For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 591 students in the neighborhood of Temescal, Oakland, CA.
The neighborhood of Temescal, Oakland, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.72, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Temescal, Oakland, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4803 Lawton Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Oakland International High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4521 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1353
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1353
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Temescal, Oakland, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Temescal, Oakland, CA include Emerson Elementary School and Oakland International High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Temescal, Oakland?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Temescal, Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Temescal, Oakland?
the neighborhood of Temescal, Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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