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 2026-27 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,260 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 35%), 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
9,260 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
394 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alameda Unified School District, which is ranked #192 of all 1,903 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%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Graduation Rate
95%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.9%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
30%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
17%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
28%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,063 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,971 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$204 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$185 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,063
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,971
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Alameda Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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: 80%
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 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 | 291 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 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 1,868 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 | 1,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Will C. Wood Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Sandcreek Way
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 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 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 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 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,260 students.
What is the rank of Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District is ranked #192 out of 1,903 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, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 $19,971 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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