For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 8,171 students in Alameda, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Alameda, CA are Amelia Earhart Elementary School, Edison Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alameda, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alameda have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alameda, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Packet Landing Rd.
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Buena Vista Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Bay Farm
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Aughinbaugh Way
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
Grades: K-8
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 Fernside Blvd.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #66.
Frank Otis Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3010 Fillmore St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
The Of Alameda Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
William G. Paden Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Rank: #99.
Maya Lin
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Taylor Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Grades: K-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1010.
Encinal Junior/senior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Grades: 6-12
| 1,124 students
Rank: #1111.
Alameda Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 356 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #1313.
The Of Alameda
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #1414.
Love Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2025 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #1515.
Nea Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Grades: K-12
| 535 students
Rank: #1616.
Ruby Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
351 Jack London Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Alameda, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Grades: 5
| 30 students
1900 Third St. Rm. 23
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 879-3037
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 879-3037
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7027
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7027
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
250 Singleton Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4011
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4011
Grades: K-5
| 172 students
825 Taylor Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Alameda, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alameda, CA include Amelia Earhart Elementary School, Edison Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Alameda has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alameda, CA?
16 public elementary schools are located in Alameda, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda, CA?
Alameda, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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