Best High Schools in Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA

High schools
3
Students
2,970
Avg actual
20%
Avg projected
27%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Redwood Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Skyline High

B

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1590 Students

2. Coliseum College Prep Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 700 Students

3. Castlemont High

D-

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 680 Students

Best Middle Schools in Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA

Middle schools
2
Students
1,088
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Redwood Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Montera Middle

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 642 Students

2. Bret Harte Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 446 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,812
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Redwood Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Redwood Heights Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students

2. Melrose Leadership Academy

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 656 Students

3. Burckhalter Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 184 Students

4. Laurel Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 424 Students

5. Carl B. Munck Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Oakland Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 179 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA has a total population of 5,277 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA

5,870

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

68%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

21.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

4.20 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

17.65 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA.

ISP Report Card

A+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

9,970 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA

How many schools are in Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA?

Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,870 students in total.

How do schools in Redwood Heights perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in Redwood Heights score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Redwood Heights exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Redwood Heights?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA

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Upper Laurel, Oakland, CA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Laurel, Oakland, CA

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Allendale, Oakland, CA

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Upper Dimond, Oakland, CA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Dimond, Oakland, CA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Millsmont, Oakland, CA

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Seminary, Oakland, CA

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Caballo Hills, Oakland, CA

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Melrose, Oakland, CA

  • Actual: 12%
  • Projected: 17%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Glenview, Oakland, CA

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 59%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations