Oakland Unified School District
For the 2021-22 school year, there are 126 public schools serving 50,090 students in Oakland Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Oakland Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Oakland Unified School District are Hillcrest Elementary School, Peralta Elementary School and Chabot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Oakland Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Oakland Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Overview
School District Name
Oakland Unified School District
School District Website
School District Phone Number
School District Grades Offered
KG - 12
2018-2019 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
126 Schools
10,331 Schools
# Students
50,090 Students
6,193,432 Students
# Teachers
2,329 Teachers
264,585 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Oakland Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 989 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 60% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1403 out of 1942 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Graduation Rate
72%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
# American Indian Students
124 Students
32,922 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6,751 Students
718,704 Students
% Asian Students
14%
12%
# Hispanic Students
22,876 Students
3,364,037 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
54%
# Black Students
12,128 Students
337,146 Students
% Black Students
24%
5%
# White Students
5,040 Students
1,436,430 Students
% White Students
10%
23%
# Hawaiian Students
462 Students
28,735 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
2,709 Students
272,786 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
4,943
530,118
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,115
456,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,093
454,067
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,033
445,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,949
464,993
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,933
470,389
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,847
484,412
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,688
474,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,582
471,620
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,572
492,955
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,595
481,188
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,360
473,097
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,297
485,902
# Ungraded Students:
83
8,116
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,945 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,336 is higher than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$699 MM
$28 MM
Spending
$768 MM
$27 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,945
$15,053
Revenue / Student
$15,336
$14,597
Best Oakland Unified School District Public Schools (2021-22)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Math: 82% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Marguerite Dr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-1270
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-1270
Grades: K-8
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Peralta Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
460 63rd St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 654-7365
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 654-7365
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Chabot Elementary School
Math: 81% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6686 Chabot Rd.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-4884
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-4884
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #44.
Crocker Highlands Elementary School
Math: 76% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Midcrest Rd.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 451-5900
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 451-5900
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
5880 Thornhill Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 339-6800
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 339-6800
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
1757 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 339-6100
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 339-6100
Grades: K-5
| 634 students
Rank: #77.
Kaiser Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25 S. Hill Ct.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 549-4900
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 549-4900
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 11th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 874-3372
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 874-3372
Grades: K-5
| 744 students
Rank: #99.
Cleveland Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
745 Cleveland St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 874-3600
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 874-3600
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1010.
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
Math: 58% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 531-6688
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 531-6688
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1111.
Claremont Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5750 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-7337
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-7337
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
Rank: #1212.
Glenview Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4215 La Cresta Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-6677
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-6677
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Redwood Heights Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4401 39th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6644
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6644
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Sequoia Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3730 Lincoln Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-6696
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-6696
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1515.
Edna Brewer Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3748 13th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 531-6600
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 531-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 805 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Community Day Middle School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Gateway To College At Laney College
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Fallon St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 464-3592
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 464-3592
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #1818.
4351 Brd.way
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 450-5400
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 450-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,998 students
Rank: #1919.
Acorn Woodland Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 81st Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 639-3344
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 639-3344
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #2020.
Ralph J. Bunche High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1240 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 874-3300
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 874-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Manzanita Seed Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2409 E. 27th St.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 535-2832
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 535-2832
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Think College Now
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2825 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 532-5500
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 532-5500
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #2323.
Bella Vista Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 E. 28th St.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 436-4900
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 436-4900
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2424.
Melrose Leadership Academy
Math: 27% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4730 Fleming Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 535-3832
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 535-3832
Grades: K-8
| 508 students
Rank: #2525.
Esperanza Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10315 E St.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-3367
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-3367
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #2626.
5555 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 531-6070
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 531-6070
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Rank: #2727.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
915 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 874-3354
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 874-3354
Grades: K-5
| 702 students
Rank: #2828.
Burckhalter Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3994 Burckhalter Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7700
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7700
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #2929.
Laurel Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Brown Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6868
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6868
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #3030.
La Escuelita Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Third Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 874-7762
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 874-7762
Grades: K-8
| 417 students
Rank: #3131.
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
960 Tenth St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 874-3381
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 874-3381
Grades: K-3
| 269 students
Rank: #3232.
Garfield Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1640 22nd Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-2857
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-2857
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: #3333.
Urban Promise Academy
Math: 21% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3031 E. 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-3636
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-3636
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #3434.
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Math: 18% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1390 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 639-3201
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 639-3201
Grades: 6-12
| 475 students
Rank: #3535.
1926 19th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-2877
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-2877
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
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