Top Rankings
Oakland Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 84 public schools serving 34,301 students in Oakland Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Oakland Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
84 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
34,301 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
1,861 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Oakland Unified School District, which is ranked #578 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 65% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#589 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Graduation Rate
72%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
# American Indian Students
84 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,095 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
12%
12%
# Hispanic Students
15,460 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
56%
# Black Students
7,312 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
21%
5%
# White Students
3,702 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
11%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
343 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,277 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
3,457
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,829
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,874
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,877
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,875
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,823
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,280
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,273
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,266
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,304
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,316
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,405
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,722
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,934 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,561 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$890 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$774 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,934
$19,806
Spending / Student
$22,561
$18,241
Best Oakland Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Marguerite Dr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-5127
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-5127
Grades: K-8
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Peralta Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
460 63rd St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Chabot Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6686 Chabot Rd.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2106
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2106
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Crocker Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Midcrest Rd.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3111
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3111
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
Thornhill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5880 Thornhill Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2157
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2157
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1757 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3143
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3143
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 11th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-5133
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-5133
Grades: K-5
| 674 students
Rank: #88.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
745 Cleveland St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2108
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2108
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #99.
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-8142
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-8142
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1010.
Life Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Grades: 6-12
| 446 students
Rank: #1111.
Claremont Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5750 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2201
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2201
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #1212.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4215 La Cresta Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5580
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5580
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Redwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 39th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2148
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2148
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3730 Lincoln Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-6696
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-6696
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1515.
Edna Brewer Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3748 13th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3210
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3210
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #1616.
Gateway To College High At Laney College
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Fallon St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2311
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #1717.
Oakland Technical High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4351 Brd.way
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2305
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2305
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #1818.
Acorn Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 81st Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 639-5570
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 639-5570
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1919.
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1240 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2309
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2309
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Manzanita Seed Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2409 E. 27th St.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-0175
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-0175
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Think College Now Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2825 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2190
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2190
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #2222.
Community Day
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2323.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 E. 28th St.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2102
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2102
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #2424.
Melrose Leadership Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4730 Fleming Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2152
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2152
Grades: K-8
| 619 students
Rank: #2525.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10315 E St.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-2177
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-2177
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #2626.
Montera Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5555 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 531-6070
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 531-6070
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #2727.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2116
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2116
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #2828.
Burckhalter Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3994 Burckhalter Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2105
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2105
Grades: K-5
| 172 students
Rank: #2929.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Brown Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2131
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2131
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #3030.
Coliseum College Prep Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1390 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3232
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3232
Grades: 6-12
| 656 students
Rank: #3131.
La Escuelita
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Third Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2121
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2121
Grades: K-8
| 388 students
Rank: #3232.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
960 Tenth St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2182
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2182
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #3333.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1640 22nd Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2118
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2118
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #3434.
Urban Promise Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3031 E. 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-5236
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-5236
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #3535.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1926 19th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-2877
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-2877
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oakland Unified School District?
Oakland Unified School District manages 84 public schools serving 34,301 students.
What is the rank of Oakland Unified School District?
Oakland Unified School District is ranked #578 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland Unified School District?
45% of Oakland Unified School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakland Unified School District?
Oakland Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Oakland Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,561 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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