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Best Schools in Merriwood, Oakland, CA
Merriwood, Oakland, CA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,981 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Merriwood greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merriwood, Oakland, CA
The top high schools in Merriwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Miramonte High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1169 Students
2. Oakland Technical High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
3. Skyline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1590 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merriwood, Oakland, CA
The top middle schools in Merriwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orinda Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orinda Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 832 Students
2. Claremont Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students
3. Montera Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 642 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merriwood, Oakland, CA
The top elementary schools in Merriwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wagner Ranch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orinda Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
2. Chabot Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
3. Thornhill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 383 Students
4. Kaiser Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG • 68 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merriwood, Oakland, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merriwood, Oakland, CA has a total population of 4,038 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 85% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merriwood, 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 Merriwood, Oakland, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merriwood, Oakland, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merriwood, 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 Merriwood, Oakland, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merriwood, Oakland, CA
How many schools are in Merriwood, Oakland, CA?
Merriwood, Oakland, CA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,981 students in total.
How do schools in Merriwood perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Merriwood score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Merriwood greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merriwood?
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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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 58%
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