Best Schools in Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA has a total of 166 schools including 45 high schools, 30 middle schools and 86 elementary schools. A total of 69,560 students attend Oakland, CA schools. On average, schools in Oakland score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Oakland exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA has 45 high schools with 26,233 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 Oakland score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Oakland don't meet expectations.
1. California High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Ramon Valley Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2879 Students
2. Miramonte High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Acalanes Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1169 Students
3. Piedmont High
SchoolGrade
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Piedmont City Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students
4. Oakland Charter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Charter High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 417 Students
5. Life Academy
SchoolGrade
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Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 424 Students
6. East Bay Innovation Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
East Bay Innovation Academy District • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 533 Students
7. Oakland Unity High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unity High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 351 Students
8. Aims College Prep High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
American Indian Public High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 433 Students
9. Alternatives In Action
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Alternatives In Action District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 143 Students
10. 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
Best Middle Schools in Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA has 30 middle schools with 14,552 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 Oakland score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Oakland meet expectations.
1. Piedmont Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Piedmont City Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
2. Aims College Prep Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
American Indian Public Charter District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
3. Aurum Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurum Preparatory Academy District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
4. Oakland Unity Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unity Middle District • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
5. Orinda Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orinda Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 832 Students
6. Joaquin Moraga Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moraga Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 629 Students
7. Iron Horse Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Ramon Valley Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1009 Students
8. Montera Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 642 Students
9. Lincoln Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alameda Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 876 Students
10. Edna Brewer Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA has 86 elementary schools with 27,101 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 Oakland score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Oakland greatly exceed expectations.
1. Havens Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Piedmont City Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
2. American Indian Public Charter School Ii
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
American Indian Public Charter Ii District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 625 Students
3. Lazear Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lazear Charter Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 463 Students
4. Francophone Charter School Of Oakland
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 339 Students
5. Canyon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyon Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 65 Students
6. Kipp Bridge Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kipp Bridge Academy District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 509 Students
7. Lighthouse Community Charter
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lighthouse Community Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 544 Students
8. Wagner Ranch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orinda Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
9. Hillcrest
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 345 Students
10. Chabot Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oakland, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oakland, CA has a total population of 412,638 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Oakland, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oakland, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 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 Oakland, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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