For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,330 students in 94561, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 94561, CA are Almond Grove Elementary School, Vintage Parkway Elementary School and Gehringer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94561 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94561, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94561, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Almond Grove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5000 Amaryllis St.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6270
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6270
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Vintage Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Vintage Pkwy.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6800
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6800
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Gehringer Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Simoni Ranch Rd.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-7070
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-7070
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1141 Laurel Rd.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-7090
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-7090
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Summer Lake Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4320 East Summer Lake Dr.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6730
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6730
Gr: K-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Freedom High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Neroly Rd.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-5900
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Orchard Park
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5150 Live Oak Ave.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 779-7445
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 779-7445
Gr: K-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Iron House Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Frank Hengel Way
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6825
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6825
Gr: K-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
O'hara Park Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 O'hara Ave.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-5060
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-5060
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Delta Vista Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Frank Hengel Way
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6840
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-6840
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Oakley Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Norcross Ln.
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-7050
Oakley, CA 94561
(925) 625-7050
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94561, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94561, CA include Almond Grove Elementary School, Vintage Parkway Elementary School and Gehringer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94561?
11 public schools are located in 94561.
What is the racial composition of students in 94561?
94561 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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