Cornerstone Christian Academy in Oakland, CA serves co鈥揺d students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a city鈥揵ased environment.
The school has a total enrollment of 20 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 2 teachers.
Founded in 2010, the academy follows a Baptist religious orientation and is a member of Accelerated Christian Education (ACE).
The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting high diversity within the school community.
Located in the Laurel neighborhood, this California private school offers elementary and middle school programs in a large city setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Cornerstone Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2010
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cornerstone Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Cornerstone Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cornerstone Christian Academy located?
Cornerstone Christian Academy is located in the Laurel neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Cornerstone Christian Academy is Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Seneca Family Of Agencies Maya Angelou Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Covenant Treehouse Preschool & Tk (0.9 miles away)
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Seneca Family Of Agencies Maya Angelou Academy
Special Education School
3695 High St
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 434-7990
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 434-7990
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Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy
Special Education School
3800 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students
First Covenant Treehouse Preschool & Tk
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4000 Redwood Rd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0320
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0320
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
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Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 482-2850
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 482-2850
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Gr: PK-K | 62 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Golden Gate Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
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Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0110
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0110
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Gr: 2-8 | 49 students
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Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy
Special Education School
3800 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
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Gr: K-12 | 877 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lincoln Child Center
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
1.2 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 61 students
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(Christian)
2430 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3121
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3121
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spectrum Center
Special Education School
6325 Camden St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-6384
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-6384
1.5 miles
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Seneca Family Of Agencies Maya Angelou Academy
Special Education School
3695 High St
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 434-7990
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 434-7990
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 78 students
Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy
Special Education School
3800 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students
Golden Gate Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3800 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0110
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0110
1.1 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 49 students
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 877 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lincoln Child Center
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
1.2 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 61 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Covenant Treehouse Preschool & Tk
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4000 Redwood Rd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0320
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0320
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
4432 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 482-2850
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 482-2850
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
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Oakland, CA 94602
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(510) 534-0800
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
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Rank:
Rank:
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Top 50%10
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Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
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Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
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(510) 879-2131
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(510) 879-2101
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2101
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Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2206
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