Top Rankings
Alameda Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,035 students in Alameda Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alameda Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
9,035 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
381 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alameda Unified School District, which is ranked #192 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#179 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
30%
12%
% Hispanic
17%
56%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
28%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,908 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,606 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$171 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$168 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,908
$19,974
Spending / Student
$18,606
$18,396
Best Alameda Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Packet Landing Rd.
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Buena Vista Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1433 San Antonio Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4004
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4004
Gr: K-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Bay Farm
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Aughinbaugh Way
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
Gr: K-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 Fernside Blvd.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Frank Otis Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3010 Fillmore St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Alameda High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
Gr: 9-12 | 1,863 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
William G. Paden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Maya Lin
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Taylor Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Encinal Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Gr: 6-12 | 1,218 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Will C. Wood Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Love Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2025 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Ruby Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Jack London Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Island High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4024
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4024
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,035 students.
What is the rank of Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District is ranked #192 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda Unified School District?
30% of Alameda Unified School District students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alameda Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,606 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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