Best Schools in Alameda County, CA
Alameda County, CA has a total of 529 schools including 132 high schools, 68 middle schools and 297 elementary schools. A total of 248,664 students attend Alameda County, CA schools. On average, schools in Alameda County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Alameda County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Alameda County, CA
Alameda County, CA has 132 high schools with 86,910 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alameda County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alameda County don't meet expectations.
1. California High
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San Ramon Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2879 Students
2. Albany High
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Albany City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1151 Students
3. Castro Valley High
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Castro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2799 Students
4. Berkeley High
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Berkeley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3204 Students
5. Miramonte High
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Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1169 Students
6. Piedmont High
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Piedmont City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students
7. Irvington High
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2207 Students
8. American High
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2501 Students
9. Mission San Jose High
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1878 Students
10. Livermore High
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Livermore Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1765 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alameda County, CA
Alameda County, CA has 68 middle schools with 43,479 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alameda County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alameda County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Piedmont Middle
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Piedmont City Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
2. William Hopkins Junior High
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 909 Students
3. Creekside Middle
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Castro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
4. John M. Horner Middle
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1562 Students
5. Canyon Middle
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Castro Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1332 Students
6. William Mendenhall Middle
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Livermore Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
7. Thornton Junior High
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1302 Students
8. Andrew N. Christensen Middle
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Livermore Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
9. East Avenue Middle
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Livermore Valley Joint Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students
10. Kipp Summit Academy
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Kipp Summit Academy District • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 421 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alameda County, CA
Alameda County, CA has 297 elementary schools with 113,448 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alameda County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alameda County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Yu Ming Charter
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Yu Ming Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 766 Students
2. John Gomes Elementary
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 645 Students
3. Wildwood Elementary
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Piedmont City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students
4. Mission San Jose Elementary
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 456 Students
5. Forest Park Elementary
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 883 Students
6. Havens Elementary
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Piedmont City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
7. Warm Springs Elementary
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 655 Students
8. Beach Elementary
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Piedmont City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 288 Students
9. Fred E. Weibel Elementary
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 461 Students
10. Joshua Chadbourne Elementary
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 616 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alameda County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alameda County, CA has a total population of 1,682,353 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alameda County, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alameda County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alameda County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alameda County, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alameda County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 34%
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- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations