For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,155 students in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Upper Rockridge are Hillcrest 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Marguerite Dr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-5127
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-5127
Grades: K-8
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 West Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 943-2389
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 943-2389
Grades: 6-12
| 756 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA include Hillcrest and Aspire Langston Hughes Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland?
2 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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