Serving 865 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yu Ming Charter ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 865 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yu Ming Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Yu Ming Charter's student population of 865 students has grown by 94% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
865 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Yu Ming Charter ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yu Ming Charter is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
55%
12%
Hispanic
8%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yu Ming Charter's ranking?
Yu Ming Charter is ranked #22 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yu Ming Charter often compared to?
Yu Ming Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Aims College Prep Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yu Ming Charter?
865 students attend Yu Ming Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Yu Ming Charter students are Asian, 22% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yu Ming Charter?
Yu Ming Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yu Ming Charter offer ?
Yu Ming Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Yu Ming Charter part of?
Yu Ming Charter is part of Yu Ming Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Yu Ming Charter located?
Yu Ming Charter is located in the Paradise Park neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
School Reviews
4 5/23/2022
We've been at Yu Ming for 3 years and have had a great experience so far. My kid loves his community of friends and his teachers and is speaking and reading in Chinese, which is not a language we speak at home. My mind is blown daily by how much he has learned! As someone else previously mentioned, there is a lot of coursework. And my kid is not the type to stay on top of all of that coursework. But the teachers and school have fully supported us anyway! We reached out with our concerns about falling behind and they have supported my kiddo, giving him extra time and extra instruction to make sure he isn't falling further behind. And he is so proud of what he has accomplished, which says so much. I fully recommend Yu Ming to prospective families. It has been a great experience for us.
3 3/19/2021
We have been at Yu Ming for 3 years. Head of School Principals and some teachers do not care. The teachers do not have the experience to handle certain early childhood developmental stages. The good teachers have left with the founding parents/students that have graduated. They are good politicians and are definitely having growing pains. They run a tight and cold corporate-like ship and if your kid doesn't fall in line with their rules and mountain of homework/curriculum, your child will fall off the radar. If your child likes to be a follower and not a leader, this school will fit your child just fine. If you're looking for a school with nurturing teachers that actually care about their students as humans, then this school is not for you.
5 9/17/2020
We have three children attending Yu Ming and have been with the school for the past 7 years. It has been an amazing experience and I feel incredibly fortunate that our children are receiving this high quality education for free. All three have become fluent in speaking, reading and writing Chinese, and with parents who know no Mandarin. They are also strong in math and English, and most importantly, they're very happy and enjoy going to school every day (prior to COVID) with their friends and teachers. We've found the teachers and administrators to be caring and proactive with issues that come up and constantly looking for ways to improve. It's a smaller, growing school so it has characteristics in-line with this: there aren't as many schools sports teams or extracurricular activities as you'd have at a school with more students, parent involvement is critical for certain activities/ programs to exist and can/ do go away when no one steps up, the kids grow up a little more sheltered than if they were at a larger school. Overall, we won the literal and figurative lottery getting into Yu Ming and I'd recommend it to any parents.
2 4/1/2020
Although there are quite a lot of good teachers, but there are many bad teachers here. For example, one comes to school even though she is coughing badly (And it is even the COVID-19 time to make matters worse) They are very unfair and the classes they teach are bad quality. The principals are also very bad. Their leadership skill is terrible, and they are also very selfish. For example, the principals assigned the Chinese teacher to teach us history, and the Chinese teacher doesn't even follow the history CCSS for California. Also, this school lies a lot. They only care about the performance of the students but they say they care more. The software they use is also very messed up and rigged, there are a lot of loopholes and ways students could cheat. So I think that this school shouldn't get the blue ribbon.
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