For the 2026-27 school year, there are 120 public elementary schools serving 49,192 students in Oakland, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, CA are Beach Elementary School, Yu Ming Charter and Wildwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oakland, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2501 Chestnut St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Gr: K-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
301 Wildwood Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Havens Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
323 Highland Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2699
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2699
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
740 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30 Marguerite Dr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-5127
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-5127
Gr: K-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Thornhill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5880 Thornhill Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2157
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2157
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Chabot Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6686 Chabot Rd.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2106
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2106
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Crocker Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Midcrest Rd.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3111
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3111
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1757 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3143
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3143
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Redwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4401 39th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2148
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2148
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Downtown Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Dennison St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 11th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-5133
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-5133
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4215 La Cresta Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5580
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5580
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3730 Lincoln Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2151
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2151
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
745 Cleveland St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2108
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2108
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-8142
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-8142
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Gr: K-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Claremont Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5750 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2201
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
Edna Brewer Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3748 13th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3210
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3210
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Aspire Vincent Shalvey Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10038 Hwy. 99 East Frontage Rd
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 931-5399
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 931-5399
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Aims College Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Melrose Leadership Academy
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4730 Fleming Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2152
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2152
Gr: K-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2727.
Aspire River Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Pyrenees Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 956-8100
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 956-8100
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3293 East Morada Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 437-9899
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 437-9899
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Impact Academy Of Arts & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2560 Darwin St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1560
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1560
Gr: 6-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
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 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3232.
Acorn Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 81st Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-5570
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-5570
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
915 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2116
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2116
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 East 28th St.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2102
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2102
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Aspire Juanita Tate Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
123 West 59th St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 235-8400
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 235-8400
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Oakland, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 98th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2125 Jefferson Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
1936 Ct.land Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Aspire Huntington Park Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
6005 Stafford Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Gr: K-6
Aspire University Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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%
2607 Myrtle St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Gr: 9-12
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Central Coast Virtual Charter School, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1333 Broadway Suite 235
Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland, CA 94612
Gr: K-5 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
101 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Community Day Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
3800 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
12500 Campus Dr. Bldg. D
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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%
Far West (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5263 Broadway Terr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-7116
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-7116
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Far West Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5263 Broadway Terr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-1580
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-1580
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
4610 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3020
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3020
Gr: 10-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 99%
6701 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 636-0520
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
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 568-0500
Gr: K-6 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1700 28th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1240
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1240
Gr: K-5 | 123 students 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
1936 Courtland Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-9790
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-9790
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
2035 40th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1280
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1280
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
991 14th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2421
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2421
Gr: 5-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2607 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
746 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-1300
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-1300
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, CA include Beach Elementary School, Yu Ming Charter and Wildwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oakland?
120 public elementary schools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Oakland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Oakland include: Community School For Creative Education vs. Greenleaf, Think College Now Elementary School vs. Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary School, Reach Academy Elementary School vs. Lighthouse Community Charter
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