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High Performance Tutoring helps students across Berkeley and the East Bay excel in math, science, and test preparation. Our professional tutors provide one-on-one instruction that deepens understanding, builds confidence, and inspires a lifelong love of learning. Register today for your first free hour.

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4.9 ★Rated by Berkeley families
Top 5%We hire the top 5% of tutor applicants
1-on-1Every session, never a group class
3,700+Students served
In-Person & Online

Expert Tutors in Berkeley, CA

High Performance Tutoring serves Berkeley and the surrounding East Bay, Albany, El Cerrito, Piedmont, and Oakland. We've helped students of all levels raise grades, boost test scores, and gain confidence in math, science, and SAT prep through one-on-one instruction, algebra, calculus, chemistry, physics, statistics, and more. In person across the East Bay, or online nationwide.

We're proud to support students from Berkeley High School, Maybeck High, The College Preparatory School, Head-Royce School, and Bentley School, as well as undergraduates and graduate students at UC Berkeley. Many go on to attend elite universities such as Stanford, Harvard, MIT, UCLA, and UC Berkeley.

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Why Us

Why Families in Berkeley Choose Us

Berkeley & the East Bay

Meet at the Berkeley Public Library, UC Berkeley campus locations like Moffitt and Doe Library, or at Caffe Med and Blue Bottle Coffee. In-home sessions available across the area.

In-Person & Online

Choose in-home tutoring, campus meetings at UC Berkeley, library or cafe sessions, or professional online tutoring via Zoom with digital whiteboards.

Math, Science & Test Prep

Algebra through advanced calculus, chemistry, physics, biology, computer science, statistics, plus SAT, ACT, and AP exam preparation. One-on-one and fully structured.

Academic Excellence

Students from Berkeley High, Maybeck High, The College Preparatory School, Head-Royce, and Bentley go on to attend Stanford, Harvard, MIT, UCLA, and UC Berkeley.

Meeting Spots

Where We Meet in Berkeley

In person across Berkeley and nearby Albany, El Cerrito, Piedmont, and Oakland, or online from anywhere.

Libraries

Meet at the Berkeley Public Library and the Doe and Moffitt Libraries at UC Berkeley, quiet, well-lit study space with free parking.

Coffee Shops

Settle in at Philz Coffee for a relaxed, focused session.

In-Home

Our tutors travel throughout Berkeley and nearby Albany, El Cerrito, Piedmont, and Oakland for private, distraction-free sessions at home.

Online

Prefer online? Connect via Zoom with interactive whiteboards, same quality, total flexibility.

Subjects

Tutoring Subjects We Offer in Berkeley

Math
MathIntegrated MathAlgebraGeometryTrigonometryPre-CalculusCalculusAdvanced MathStatistics
Science
PhysicsChemistryBiologyComputer Science
Business
EconomicsAccountingFinance
AP Exams
AP Exam PrepAP CalculusAP PhysicsAP ChemistryAP BiologyAP Statistics
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Middle SchoolHigh SchoolCollege

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Call(510) 619-1058
Emailbayarea@highperformancetutoring.com
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A Parent's Question

“Can we meet somewhere near us in Berkeley?”

Almost certainly. We tutor at homes, libraries, and study spots throughout the area, and online from anywhere. Tell us where's convenient and we'll match you with a tutor who can meet there. Your first hour is free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your first hour of tutoring is completely free, no commitment required. Browse our tutors, find the one who best fits your needs, and book your first session right here on the website. Prefer to have us handle it? Call us at (510) 619-1058 and we'll match you with a great tutor and book your first hour for you. Either way, you only continue if you're happy, it's how we let the quality of our tutors speak for itself.
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Tutoring starts at only $60/hour! Your exact rate depends on a few things: whether you meet online or in-person, whether it's an academic subject or SAT/ACT test prep, which tutor you work with (some cost more than others), and whether you pay as you go or buy a package, bulk hours come at a discount. After your free first hour we'll put together a plan that fits your goals and budget. The easiest way to start is to create an account and set up your free first session online in minutes, or just call or text us at (510) 619-1058.
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Your first session is free! After that, we keep a credit card on file and charge it as each session is completed, with no large upfront payment and no long-term contract. If you'd like to save, our academic tutoring offers a discounted 10-hour Honor Roll package, and our SAT and ACT prep is sold in packages of 12, 24, or 48 hours, with a lower per-hour rate the more hours you buy. For SAT and ACT prep you can also spread the cost over 12 months with our financing option through Affirm.

For in-person sessions you choose what's most convenient: your home, a local library, or a coffee shop, all at the same price. Our tutors meet students throughout Berkeley and the East Bay, and online sessions are available too.

We cover math from middle school through advanced college courses, the sciences (physics, chemistry, and biology), statistics, computer science, and SAT, ACT, and PSAT prep. Many of our tutors also help with the GRE, GMAT, and MCAT. Just ask about your specific subject or test, chances are we have a tutor for it.

Yes! It's our most popular option. We meet on Zoom or Google Meet in an interactive video classroom that's every bit as personalized as meeting in person, and it's typically more cost-effective. It also opens up our entire national network of tutors instead of limiting you to who's nearby, so you get the best possible match for your subject and goals, from anywhere in the U.S.

We hire only the top 5% of tutor applicants and train them to become High Performance Certified, vetted for subject mastery, teaching ability, and personality. And unlike companies that just hand you a name from a directory, our tutors work as a team: they share notes and coordinate behind the scenes, so switching tutors or getting help across multiple subjects stays seamless. You're not getting a random tutor, you're getting one of the best, backed by a whole team.

Tell us the subject, your goals, your schedule, and whether you'd prefer in-person or online sessions, and we'll match you with the tutor who fits best. If it's not the right fit, we'll find you another at no extra cost.

Just let us know and we'll match you with a different tutor at no extra cost, no awkward conversation needed. Because our tutors work as a team and share notes, a new tutor can pick up right where the last one left off. We care about the right fit, not just any fit.

For most students who complete our program, SAT scores typically improve 150–300 points and ACT scores 3–7 points, and those are typical ranges, not a ceiling: our best students have gained 300+ points on the SAT and 7+ on the ACT. Results aren't guaranteed; the single biggest factor is the effort you put in between sessions, and our personalized approach is built to maximize every point.

Absolutely! We understand that life happens. We only ask for 6 hours' notice to reschedule or cancel a session, which is far more generous than the 24-hour policy most tutoring companies require. Just contact us and we'll find a new time that works. You can also log in to your account and reschedule or cancel a session there. You have complete control over your schedule.

Last updated September 2026

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