Best 94621 California Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 6,572 students in 94621, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94621, CA are Acorn Woodland Elementary School, Oakland Unity Middle School and Lazear Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94621 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94621, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94621, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acorn Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 81st Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-5570
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Oakland Unity Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 70th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 564-4851
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Lazear Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
824 29th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 689-2018
Gr: K-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Achieve Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 28th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 904-6440
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Ascend
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3709 East 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3140
Gr: K-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #66.
Learning Without Limits
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 40th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-1282
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Aurum Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1034 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 746-7862
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Cox Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9860 Sunnyside St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 904-6300
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #99.
Lighthouse Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
444 Hegenberger St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 562-8801
Gr: K-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Greenleaf
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6328 East 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3112
Gr: K-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Coliseum College Prep Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1390 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Encompass Academy Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 81st Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-2181
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-2123
Gr: K-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
East Oakland Pride Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Birch St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-2107
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Highland Community
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8521 A St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-2125
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 94621 California

94621, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6701 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 636-0520
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
8000 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 568-0500
Gr: K-6 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 99%
6701 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-1340
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
7850 Earhart Rd
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 633-6375
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
1180 70th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 812-8903
Gr: 6-8
1390 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 639-3226
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
8501 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-8559
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
8000 Birch St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-1620
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
6328 East 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-1630
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 94621, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94621, CA include Acorn Woodland Elementary School, Oakland Unity Middle School and Lazear Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94621?
15 public elementary schools are located in 94621.
What is the racial composition of students in 94621?
94621 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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