What types of schools are available in Oakland, California?

Oakland, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Oakland, California

Q: How many schools are in Oakland, California?

There are 120 schools in Oakland, California, serving 47,893 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Oakland?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Oakland, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 120 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

120

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

47,893

Total Students

Across Oakland

20.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

120 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)2 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)11 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,812 students at Oakland Technical High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Oakland Technical High

publichighGrade 9-12

4351 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611

Street Academy Alternative High

publichighGrade 9-12

417 29Th St., Oakland, CA 94609

Melrose Leadership Academy

publicmiddleK-8

4730 Fleming Ave., Oakland, CA 94619

Urban Promise Academy Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

3031 East 18Th St., Oakland, CA 94601

5880 Thornhill Dr., Oakland, CA 94611

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2629 Harrison St., Oakland, CA 94612

Independent Study Sojourner Truth

publichighK-12

8251 Fontaine St., Oakland, CA 94605

10315 E St., Oakland, CA 94603

Rudsdale Continuation High

publichighGrade 9-12

8251 Fontaine St., Oakland, CA 94605

12250 Skyline Blvd., Oakland, CA 94619

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1926 19Th Ave., Oakland, CA 94606

Redwood Heights Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

4401 39Th Ave., Oakland, CA 94619

3730 Lincoln Ave., Oakland, CA 94602

Madison Park Academy Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

470 El Paseo Dr., Oakland, CA 94603

Piedmont Avenue Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

4314 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA 94611

3750 Brown Ave., Oakland, CA 94619

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5555 Ascot Dr., Oakland, CA 94611

225 11Th St., Oakland, CA 94607

Manzanita Community Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

2409 East 27Th St., Oakland, CA 94601

1100 Third Ave., Oakland, CA 94606

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Oakland

Oakland, California is home to 120 schools serving over 47,893 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oakland, California?

There are 120 schools in Oakland, serving 47,893 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Oakland?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Oakland include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Oakland?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Oakland is 20.3:1.

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