For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,303 students in 94612, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,056 private students). 55% of all K-12 students in 94612, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94612, CA are Oakland School For The Arts, Envision Academy For Arts & Technology and Westlake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94612 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94612, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94612, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Grades: 6-12
| 780 students
Rank: #22.
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 596-8901
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 596-8901
Grades: 6-12
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Westlake Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2629 Harrison St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 879-2213
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 879-2213
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
94612, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Central Coast Virtual Charter School, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1333 Broadway Suite 235
Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland, CA 94612
Grades: K-5
| 43 students
1881 Cunningham Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(408) 937-2700
Oakland, CA 94612
(408) 937-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
285 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 251-8103
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 251-8103
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94612, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94612, CA include Oakland School For The Arts, Envision Academy For Arts & Technology and Westlake Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 94612?
3 public schools are located in 94612.
What percentage of students in 94612 go to public school?
55% of all K-12 students in 94612 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94612?
94612 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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