For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,715 students in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Upper Rockridge are Hillcrest, Chabot Elementary School and Aspire Langston Hughes Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2050 West Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 943-2389
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 943-2389
Gr: 6-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA include Hillcrest, Chabot Elementary School and Aspire Langston Hughes Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland?
the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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