Top Alameda County Public Schools
- For the 2020 school year, there are 435 top public schools in Alameda County, California, serving 239,592 students.
- Alameda County, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.49, which is higher than the California average of 0.41.
- The most diverse school district in Alameda County is Castro Valley Unified School District. Read more about public school diversity statistics in California or national school diversity statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 81% (majority Hispanic and Asian) and the student:teacher ratio is 22:1.
Top Alameda County Public Schools (2020)
- School Location Grades Students
- Livermore Acacia Elementary Charter Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209)477-7013
Grades: K-5 | 329 students
- Livermore Acacia Middle Charter Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209)477-7014
Grades: 6-8 | 148 students
- Alameda The Academy Of Alameda Charter School
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4017
Grades: 6-8 | 511 students
- Alameda The Academy Of Alameda Elementary School Charter School
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4017
Grades: K-5 | 134 students
- Oakland Achieve Academy Charter School
1700 28th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510)904-6440
Grades: K-5 | 719 students
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- Oakland Acorn Woodland Elementary School1025 81st Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510)639-3344
Grades: K-5 | 298 students
- Alameda Alameda Community Learning Center Charter School
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)995-4300
Grades: 6-12 | 374 students
- Hayward Alameda County Community Alternative School
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510)670-4590
Grades: K-12 | 242 students
- San Leandro Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court Alternative School
2500 Fairmont Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510)670-7609
Grades: K-12 | 87 students
- Hayward Alameda County Special Education Special Education School
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510)723-3857
Grades: n/a | n/a students
- Alameda Alameda High School2201 Encinal Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)337-7022
Grades: 9-12 | 1786 students
- Alameda Alameda Science And Technology Institute Alternative School
555 Atlantic Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)748-4021
Grades: 9-12 | 183 students
- Albany Albany High School603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510)558-2500
Grades: 9-12 | 1164 students
- Albany Albany Middle School1259 Brighton Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510)558-3600
Grades: 6-8 | 919 students
- Pleasanton Alisal Elementary School1454 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925)426-4200
Grades: K-5 | 574 students
- Oakland Allendale Elementary School3670 Penniman Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510)535-2812
Grades: K-5 | 371 students
- Castro Valley Alma Preschool Magnet School
4400 Alma Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510)537-3000
Grades: n/a | n/a students
- Livermore Altamont Creek Elementary School6500 Garaventa Ranch Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925)454-5575
Grades: K-5 | 551 students
- Hayward Alternative Learning Academy At Conley-caraballo High School Alternative School
541 Blanche St.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510)471-5126
Grades: 9-12 | 12 students
- Oakland Alternatives In Action Charter School
6221 E 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510)748-4314
Grades: 9-12 | 171 students
- Union City Alvarado Elementary School31100 Fredi St.
Union City, CA 94587
(510)471-1039
Grades: K-5 | 800 students
- Pleasanton Amador Valley High School1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925)461-6100
Grades: 9-12 | 2648 students
- Alameda Amelia Earhart Elementary School400 Packet Landing Rd.
Alameda, CA 94502
(510)748-4003
Grades: K-5 | 610 students
- Fremont American High School36300 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510)796-1776
Grades: 9-12 | 2200 students
- Oakland American Indian Public Charter Charter School
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510)893-8701
Grades: 5-8 | 144 students
- Oakland American Indian Public Charter School Ii Charter School
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510)893-8701
Grades: K-8 | 644 students
- Oakland American Indian Public High School Charter School
746 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510)893-8701
Grades: 9-12 | 260 students
- Livermore Andrew N. Christensen Middle School5757 Haggin Oaks Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925)606-4702
Grades: 6-8 | 625 students
- Emeryville Anna Yates Elementary School1125 53rd St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510)601-4916
Grades: K-8 | 508 students
- Hayward Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School2121 Depot Rd.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510)723-3130
Grades: 7-8 | 583 students
- Fremont Ardenwood Elementary School33955 Emilia Ln.
Fremont, CA 94555
(510)794-0392
Grades: K-6 | 947 students
- Oakland Arise High School Charter School
3301 E. 12th St. Ste. 205
Oakland, CA 94601
(510)436-5487
Grades: 9-12 | 274 students
- San Lorenzo Arroyo High School15701 Lorenzo Ave.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510)317-4000
Grades: 9-12 | 1780 students
- Livermore Arroyo Seco Elementary School5280 Irene Way
Livermore, CA 94550
(925)606-4700
Grades: K-5 | 660 students
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