Best 94602 California Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,519 students in 94602, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,607 private students). 49% of all K-12 students in 94602, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94602, CA are Glenview Elementary School, Sequoia Elementary School and Bret Harte Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94602 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94602, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94602, CA Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4215 La Cresta Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5580
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3730 Lincoln Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2151
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2206
Gr: 6-9 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Fruitvale Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Boston Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5117
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 94602 California

94602, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4551 Steele St.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 698-3794
Gr: K-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 94602, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94602, CA include Glenview Elementary School, Sequoia Elementary School and Bret Harte Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 94602?
4 public schools are located in 94602.
What percentage of students in 94602 go to public school?
49% of all K-12 students in 94602 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94602?
94602 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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