For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,480 students in Emeryville, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 705 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Emeryville, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Emeryville, CA are Emery Secondary, Anna Yates Elementary School and Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emeryville, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Emeryville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Emeryville, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emery Secondary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Steve Dain Dr.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 601-4998
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 601-4998
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Anna Yates Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4727 San Pablo
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 601-4916
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 601-4916
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3877 Lusk St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 594-3900
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 594-3900
Gr: 6-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 Brockhurst St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 879-2170
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 879-2170
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
915 54th St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 879-5003
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 879-5003
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Young Adult Program
Special Education School
915 54th St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 879-5003
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 879-5003
Gr: 12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Emeryville, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Gr: 5 | 28 students
1275 61st St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 655-6936
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 655-6936
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Minority enrollment: 98%
2850 West St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 879-2080
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 879-2080
Gr: K-5 | 268 students Minority enrollment: 97%
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 879-1200
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 879-1200
Gr: K-5 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 97%
3877 Lusk St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 879-1350
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 879-1350
Gr: K-6 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 98%
915 54th St
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 654-7372
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 654-7372
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Emeryville, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Emeryville, CA include Emery Secondary, Anna Yates Elementary School and Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in Emeryville?
8 public schools are located in Emeryville.
What percentage of students in Emeryville go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Emeryville are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Emeryville?
Emeryville public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Emeryville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Emeryville include: Anna Yates Elementary School vs. Hoover Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School vs. Anna Yates Elementary School
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