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Best Schools in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Melrose, Oakland, CA has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,989 students. On average they score 12% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in Melrose don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Melrose, Oakland, CA
The top high schools in Melrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Life Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 424 Students
2. Coliseum College Prep Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 700 Students
3. Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 432 Students
4. Fremont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1146 Students
Best Middle Schools in Melrose, Oakland, CA
The top middle schools in Melrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bret Harte Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 446 Students
2. Oakland Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Charter Academy District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students
3. Frick United Academy Of Language Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Melrose, Oakland, CA
The top elementary schools in Melrose, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenleaf
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 618 Students
2. Global Family Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
3. Horace Mann Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 192 Students
4. Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 634 Students
5. Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Melrose, Oakland, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Melrose, Oakland, CA has a total population of 18,501 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Melrose, Oakland, 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 Melrose, Oakland, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Melrose, Oakland, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Melrose, Oakland, 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 Melrose, Oakland, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Melrose, Oakland, CA
How many schools are in Melrose, Oakland, CA?
Melrose, Oakland, CA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,989 students in total.
How do schools in Melrose perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Melrose score 12% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Melrose don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Melrose?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 8%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations