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Best Alameda County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 417 public schools serving 224,181 students in Alameda County, CA (there are 224 private schools, serving 35,085 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Alameda County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Alameda County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Alameda County, CA are Mission San Jose High School, Beach Elementary School and Yu Ming Charter. 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 45% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Alameda County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Alameda County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission San Jose High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,822 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2501 Chestnut St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Gr: K-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
William Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
600 Driscoll Rd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,417 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
J. M. Amador Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2100 East Cantara Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 307-1950
Gr: K-5 | 1,000 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Mission San Jose Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
43545 Bryant St.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1200
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
301 Wildwood Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
John Gomes Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
555 Lemos Ln.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3414
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
801 Plymouth Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Cottonwood Creek
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2400 Central Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3333
Gr: K-8 | 1,060 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
James Leitch Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
47100 Fernald St.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-6100
Gr: K-2 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Warm Springs Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
47370 Warm Springs Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1611
Gr: 3-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Harold William Kolb
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3150 Palermo Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 551-4000
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Ardenwood Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
33955 Emilia Ln.
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 794-0392
Gr: K-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Havens Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
323 Highland Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2699
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1616.
Fred E. Weibel Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
45135 South Grimmer Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 651-6958
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
John Green Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3300 Antone Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-4200
Gr: K-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Fairlands Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4151 West Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4210
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
740 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2020.
Jensen Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20001 Carson Ln.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-6365
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Henry P. Mohr Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3300 Dennis Dr.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4256
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2222.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
34400 Maybird Cir.
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 713-0141
Gr: K-5 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Ruth Acty Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Ada St.
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 644-6298
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2424.
Eleanor Murray Fallon
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3601 Kohnen Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-9376
Gr: 6-8 | 1,641 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2626.
Warwick Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3375 Warwick Rd.
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 793-8660
Gr: K-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2727.
Brookvale Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3400 Nicolet Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-5940
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2828.
Donlon Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4150 Dorman Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4220
Gr: K-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2929.
Mission Valley Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
41700 Denise St.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-2000
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1999 Harvest Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4250
Gr: K-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
920 Talbot Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3700
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Parkmont Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2601 Parkside Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-7492
Gr: K-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3333.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2626
Gr: 9-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3434.
Harvest Park Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4900 Valley Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3535.
O. N. Hirsch Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
41399 Chapel Way
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-3537
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Alameda County, CA

Alameda County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Acacia Elementary Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7013
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Acacia Middle Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7014
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Alameda County Opportunity High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Gr: 7-12
Albany Children's Center (Closed 2014)
720 Jackson St
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6590
Gr: K | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Alliance Academy (Closed 2020)
1800 98th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Almond Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2005)
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Andersen Middle School (Closed 2023)
M
Hayward, CA 94543
(671) 366-3880
Gr: 6-8
Arroyo Mocho Elementary School (Closed 2005)
1040 Florence Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Aspire California College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2017)
2125 Jefferson Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
Aspire Eres Academy (Closed 2023)
1936 Ct.land Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Aspire Huntington Park Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
6005 Stafford Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Gr: K-6
Aspire University Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Barack Obama Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9736 Lawlor St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Gr: 6-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Barnard-white Middle School (Closed 2009)
725 Whipple Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-5363
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Bay Area School For Independent Study (Closed 2006)
39899 Balentine Dr., Suite 200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Gr: K-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Bowman Elementary School (Closed 2024)
520 Jefferson St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Business And Information Technology High School (Closed 2013)
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Business, Entrepreneurial School Of Technology High School (Closed 2011)
2607 Myrtle St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Gr: 9-12
Cabello Student Support Center (Closed 2013)
4500 Cabello St
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-4141
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
California College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2009)
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Castlemont Junior Academy (Closed 2023)
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Castlemont Primary Academy (Closed 2018)
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Gr: K-5 | 72 students
Central Coast Virtual Charter School, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1333 Broadway Suite 235
Oakland, CA 94612
Gr: K-5 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy (Closed 2023)
101 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Civicorps Elementary School (Closed 2013)
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Civicorps Middle School (Closed 2012)
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Gr: 5 | 28 students
Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Community Day Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts (Closed 2018)
3800 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts High School (Closed 2023)
12500 Campus Dr. Bldg. D
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Donald D. Lum Elementary School (Closed 2020)
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Gr: 5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
E. L. Musick Elementary School (Closed 2024)
5735 Musick Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Gr: K-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
East Bay Regional Occupation Center/agency (Roc/p) High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1900 Third St. Rm. 23
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 879-3037
Gr: 9-12
East Oakland Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
2614 Seminary Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
East Oakland Leadership Academy High School (Closed 2014)
2607 Seminary Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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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, Beach Elementary School and Yu Ming Charter. Alameda County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Alameda County?
417 public schools are located in Alameda County.
What percentage of students in Alameda County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Alameda County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda County?
Alameda County public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Alameda County are often viewed compared to one another?

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