Top 10 Best Alameda County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 315 public elementary schools serving 155,759 students in Alameda County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alameda County, CA are Warm Springs Elementary School, Mission San Jose Elementary School and Forest Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alameda County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alameda County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alameda County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warm Springs Elementary School
Math: 92% | Reading: 90%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
47370 Warm Springs Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1611
Grades: 3-6
| 1,273 students
Rank: #22.
Mission San Jose Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 91%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
43545 Bryant St.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1200
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Forest Park Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 90%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
34400 Maybird Cir.
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 713-0141
Grades: K-6
| 905 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
J. M. Amador Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2100 E. Cantara Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 307-1950
Grades: K-5
| 945 students
Rank: #55.
John Gomes Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
555 Lemos Ln.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3414
Grades: K-6
| 624 students
Rank: #66.
Wildwood Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
301 Wildwood Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #77.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
Math: 90% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1086 Alcatraz Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Grades: K-8
| 672 students
Rank: #88.
Mission Valley Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
41700 Denise St.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-2000
Grades: K-6
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
801 Plymouth Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #1010.
Henry P. Mohr Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3300 Dennis Dr.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4256
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #1111.
Harold William Kolb
Math: 87% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3150 Palermo Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 551-4000
Grades: K-5
| 661 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hillcrest
Math: 82% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
30 Marguerite Dr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-5127
Grades: K-8
| 354 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Parkmont Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 88%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2601 Parkside Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-7492
Grades: K-6
| 876 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Ardenwood Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 86%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
33955 Emilia Ln.
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 794-0392
Grades: K-6
| 741 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Fairlands Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 86%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4151 W. Las Positas Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-4210
Grades: K-5
| 764 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Fred E. Weibel Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 86%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
45135 S. Grimmer Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 651-6958
Grades: K-5
| 1,082 students
Rank: #1717.
Cottonwood Creek
Math: 84% | Reading: 85%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2400 Central Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3333
Grades: K-8
| 936 students
Rank: #1818.
Beach Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #1919.
James Dougherty Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 87%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5301 Hibernia Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 803-4444
Grades: K-5
| 1,187 students
Rank: #2020.
Eleanor Murray Fallon
Math: 82% | Reading: 86%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3601 Kohnen Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-9376
Grades: 6-8
| 1,562 students
Rank: #2121.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 83%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Packet Landing Rd.
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #2222.
Sunol Glen Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11601 Main St.
Sunol, CA 94586
(925) 862-2026
Grades: K-8
| 262 students
Rank: #2323.
Jensen Ranch Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20001 Carson Ln.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-6365
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #2424.
Piedmont Middle School
Math: 77% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
740 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #2525.
John Green Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 83%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3300 Antone Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-4200
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
Rank: #2626.
Havens Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
323 Highland Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2699
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #2727.
Kensington Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 86%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
90 Highland Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Grades: K-6
| 432 students
Rank: #2828.
Peralta Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
460 63rd St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #2929.
Cornell Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 83%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
920 Talbot Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3700
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Brookvale Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3400 Nicolet Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-5940
Grades: K-6
| 510 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Vintage Hills Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1125 Concord St.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4240
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #3232.
Marin Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 81%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 Santa Fe Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-4700
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #3333.
Thomas S. Hart Middle School
Math: 76% | Reading: 82%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4433 Willow Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-3102
Grades: 6-8
| 1,216 students
Rank: #3434.
Bay Farm
Math: 77% | Reading: 81%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Aughinbaugh Way
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
Grades: K-8
| 552 students
Rank: #3535.
John M. Horner Middle School
Math: 79% | Reading: 80%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4350 Irvington Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,527 students
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Alameda County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7013
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7014
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
720 Jackson St
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6590
Grades: K
| 20 students
1800 98th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
M
Hayward, CA 94543
(671) 366-3880
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1040 Florence Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
2125 Jefferson Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1936 Ct.land Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
6005 Stafford Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3313 Coffee Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
9736 Lawlor St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Grades: 6-8
| 17 students
725 Whipple Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-5363
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
39899 Balentine Dr., Suite 200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Grades: K-12
| 665 students
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
2607 Myrtle St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4500 Cabello St
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-4141
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Grades: K-5
| 72 students
1333 Broadway Suite 235
Oakland, CA 94612
Grades: K-5
| 43 students
101 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Grades: 5
| 28 students
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
3800 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
12500 Campus Dr. Bldg. D
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Grades: 5
| 30 students
1900 Third St. Rm. 23
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 879-3037
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2614 Seminary Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
2607 Seminary Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 639-1466
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
3601 Kohnen Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-9376
Grades: K-8
| 720 students
1275 61st St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 655-6936
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Alameda County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alameda County, CA include Warm Springs Elementary School, Mission San Jose Elementary School and Forest Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alameda County, CA?
315 public elementary schools are located in Alameda County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda County, CA?
Alameda County, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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