For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,272 students in 94609, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 649 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 94609, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94609, CA are Peralta Elementary School, Sankofa United Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94609 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94609, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94609, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peralta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
460 63rd St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Sankofa United Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
581 61st St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2194
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2194
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4803 Lawton Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Oakland International High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4521 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1353
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1353
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Street Academy Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
417 29th St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2313
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2313
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94609, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94609, CA include Peralta Elementary School, Sankofa United Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94609?
5 public schools are located in 94609.
What percentage of students in 94609 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 94609 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94609?
94609 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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