For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 598 students in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Oakland, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Hawthorne are Latitude 37.8 High School and Urban Promise Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hawthorne, Oakland, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Hawthorne, Oakland, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Latitude 37.8 High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1045 Derby Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 568-7936
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 568-7936
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Urban Promise Academy Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3031 East 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-5236
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-5236
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Oakland, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Oakland, CA include Latitude 37.8 High School and Urban Promise Academy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Oakland?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Oakland?
the neighborhood of Hawthorne, Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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