For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,528 students in 94601, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94601, CA are Manzanita Seed Elementary School, Life Academy and Think College Now Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94601 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94601, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94601, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manzanita Seed Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2409 East 27th St.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-0175
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-0175
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Life Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Grades: 6-12
| 441 students
Rank: #33.
Think College Now Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2825 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2190
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2190
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Urban Promise Academy Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3031 East 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-5236
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-5236
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
International Community Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2825 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2186
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2186
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
Global Family Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2035 40th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2114
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2114
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
United For Success Academy Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3228
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3228
Grades: 6-8
| 356 students
Rank: #88.
Manzanita Community Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2409 East 27th St.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2179
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2179
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #99.
Bridges Melrose Academy Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1325 53rd Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2178
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2178
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #1010.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5222 Ygnacio Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2136
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2136
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
94601, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4610 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3020
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3020
Grades: 10-12
| 140 students
1700 28th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1240
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1240
Grades: K-5
| 123 students
1936 Courtland Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-9790
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-9790
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
2035 40th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1280
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1280
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
4610 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5233
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5233
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
4610 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5257
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5257
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-8465
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-8465
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Youth Employment Partnership Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2300 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3447
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3447
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94601, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94601, CA include Manzanita Seed Elementary School, Life Academy and Think College Now Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94601?
10 public elementary schools are located in 94601.
What is the racial composition of students in 94601?
94601 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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