For the 2024 school year, there are 419 public schools serving 226,656 students in Alameda County, CA (there are 220 private schools, serving 34,033 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Alameda County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Alameda County, CA are Mission San Jose High School, William Hopkins Junior High School and Warm Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alameda County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Alameda County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alameda County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mission San Jose High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,971 students
Rank: #22.
William Hopkins Junior High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
600 Driscoll Rd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 940 students
Rank: #33.
Warm Springs Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
47370 Warm Springs Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1611
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1611
Grades: 3-6
| 1,273 students
Rank: #44.
Mission San Jose Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
43545 Bryant St.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1200
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1200
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
34400 Maybird Cir.
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 713-0141
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 713-0141
Grades: K-6
| 905 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
J. M. Amador Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2100 E. Cantara Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 307-1950
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 307-1950
Grades: K-5
| 945 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
James Leitch Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
47100 Fernald St.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-6100
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-6100
Grades: K-2
| 660 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
John Gomes Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
555 Lemos Ln.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3414
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3414
Grades: K-6
| 624 students
Rank: #1010.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
301 Wildwood Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #1111.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1086 Alcatraz Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Grades: K-8
| 672 students
Rank: #1212.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
41700 Denise St.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-2000
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-2000
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
Rank: #1313.
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
801 Plymouth Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #1414.
Henry P. Mohr Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3300 Dennis Dr.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4256
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4256
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #1515.
Harold William Kolb
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3150 Palermo Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 551-4000
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 551-4000
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #1616.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2626
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2626
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Rank: #1717.
Albany High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
Rank: #1818.
American High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36300 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 796-1776
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 796-1776
Grades: 9-12
| 2,522 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Parkmont Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Parkside Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-7492
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-7492
Grades: K-6
| 876 students
Rank: #2121.
Castro Valley High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19400 Santa Maria Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-5910
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-5910
Grades: 9-12
| 2,699 students
Rank: #2222.
Berkeley High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 3,222 students
Rank: #2323.
Irvington High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
41800 Blacow Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-5711
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-5711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,315 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Ardenwood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
33955 Emilia Ln.
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 794-0392
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 794-0392
Grades: K-6
| 741 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Fairlands Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4151 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4210
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4210
Grades: K-5
| 764 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Fred E. Weibel Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45135 S. Grimmer Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 651-6958
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 651-6958
Grades: K-5
| 1,082 students
Rank: #2727.
Cottonwood Creek
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Central Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3333
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3333
Grades: K-8
| 936 students
Rank: #2828.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #2929.
James Dougherty Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5301 Hibernia Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 803-4444
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 803-4444
Grades: K-5
| 1,187 students
Rank: #3030.
Eleanor Murray Fallon
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3601 Kohnen Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-9376
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-9376
Grades: 6-8
| 1,562 students
Rank: #3131.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Packet Landing Rd.
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #3232.
Sunol Glen Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11601 Main St.
Sunol, CA 94586
(925) 862-2026
Sunol, CA 94586
(925) 862-2026
Grades: K-8
| 262 students
Rank: #3333.
Jensen Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20001 Carson Ln.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-6365
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-6365
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #3434.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
740 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #3535.
John Green Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3300 Antone Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-4200
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-4200
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
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Alameda County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acacia Elementary Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7013
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7013
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Acacia Middle Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7014
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7014
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
Alameda County Opportunity High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
720 Jackson St
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6590
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6590
Grades: K
| 20 students
1800 98th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
1040 Florence Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
2125 Jefferson Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aspire Eres Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1936 Ct.land Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
Aspire Huntington Park Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
6005 Stafford Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Aspire University Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Barack Obama Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9736 Lawlor St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Grades: 6-8
| 17 students
725 Whipple Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-5363
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-5363
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Bay Area School For Independent Study (Closed 2006)
Charter School
39899 Balentine Dr., Suite 200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Grades: K-12
| 665 students
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
2607 Myrtle St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4500 Cabello St
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-4141
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-4141
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
California College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Castlemont Junior Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Castlemont Primary Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Grades: K-5
| 72 students
Central Coast Virtual Charter School, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1333 Broadway Suite 235
Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland, CA 94612
Grades: K-5
| 43 students
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
101 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Civicorps Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Civicorps Middle School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Grades: 5
| 28 students
Community Day Middle School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3800 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
12500 Campus Dr. Bldg. D
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Grades: 5
| 30 students
1900 Third St. Rm. 23
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 879-3037
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 879-3037
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
East Oakland Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2614 Seminary Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
2607 Seminary Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 639-1466
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 639-1466
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
3601 Kohnen Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-9376
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-9376
Grades: K-8
| 720 students
1275 61st St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 655-6936
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 655-6936
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alameda County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Alameda County, CA include Mission San Jose High School, William Hopkins Junior High School and Warm Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alameda County, CA?
419 public schools are located in Alameda County, CA.
What percentage of students in Alameda County, CA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Alameda County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda County, CA?
Alameda County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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