For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,917 students in the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Fruitvale are Lazear Charter Academy, Ascend and Think College Now Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lazear Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
824 29th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 689-2018
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 689-2018
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: #22.
Ascend
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3709 East 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3140
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3140
Grades: K-8
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Think College Now Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2825 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2190
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2190
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Arise High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 East 12th St. Ste. 205
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-5487
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-5487
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
International Community Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2825 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2186
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-2186
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland, CA include Lazear Charter Academy, Ascend and Think College Now Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland?
the neighborhood of Fruitvale, Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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