For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,516 students in 94605, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,846 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 94605, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94605, CA are Francophone Charter School Of Oakland, East Bay Innovation Academy and Oakland Unity High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94605 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94605, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94605, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9736 Lawlor St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Gr: K-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
East Bay Innovation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Malcolm Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Unity High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6038 Brann St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 635-7170
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 635-7170
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #44.
Oakland Academy Of Knowledge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8755 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2169
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2169
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Burckhalter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3994 Burckhalter Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2105
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2105
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8251 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5330
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5330
Gr: K-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Bay Area Technology
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8251 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 382-9932
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 382-9932
Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Rudsdale Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8251 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2352
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2352
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #99.
Parker
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7929 Ney Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5144
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5144
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4720 Dunkirk Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2122
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2122
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Castlemont High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2301
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Markham Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7220 Krause Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2138
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2138
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Frick United Academy Of Language Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2845 64th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3219
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3219
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
3550 64th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5004
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5004
Gr: K | 1 student
94605, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Barack Obama Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9736 Lawlor St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Gr: 6-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Gr: K-5 | 72 students
2614 Seminary Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2607 Seminary Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 639-1466
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 639-1466
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hillside Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2369 84th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-0131
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-0131
Gr: 6-12
8601 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8601 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 633-0750
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 633-0750
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
3400 Malcolm Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 639-3275
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 639-3275
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
8425 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-6635
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-6635
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
University Preparatory Charter Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
7200 Bancroft Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 569-7880
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 569-7880
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8251 Fontaine St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-4303
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-4303
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94605, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94605, CA include Francophone Charter School Of Oakland, East Bay Innovation Academy and Oakland Unity High School.
How many public schools are located in 94605?
15 public schools are located in 94605.
What percentage of students in 94605 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 94605 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94605?
94605 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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