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)0 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)12 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 676 students at Madison Park Academy 6-12.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 15:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Brookfield Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

401 Jones Ave., Oakland, CA 94603

Bella Vista Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1025 East 28Th St., Oakland, CA 94610

Burckhalter Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

3994 Burckhalter Ave., Oakland, CA 94605

745 Cleveland St., Oakland, CA 94606

Carl B. Munck Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

11900 Campus Dr., Oakland, CA 94619

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5750 College Ave., Oakland, CA 94618

Oakland Academy Of Knowledge Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

8755 Fontaine St., Oakland, CA 94605

4803 Lawton Ave., Oakland, CA 94609

915 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, CA 94606

Crocker Highlands Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

525 Midcrest Rd., Oakland, CA 94610

1111 2Nd Ave., Oakland, CA 94606

Frick United Academy Of Language Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

2845 64Th Ave., Oakland, CA 94605

8521 A St., Oakland, CA 94621

4215 La Cresta Ave., Oakland, CA 94602

3200 Boston Ave., Oakland, CA 94602

1640 22Nd Ave., Oakland, CA 94606

Grass Valley Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

4720 Dunkirk Ave., Oakland, CA 94605

Madison Park Academy 6-12

publichighGrade 6-12

400 Capistrano Dr., Oakland, CA 94603

Horace Mann Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

5222 Ygnacio Ave., Oakland, CA 94601

30 Marguerite Dr., Oakland, CA 94618

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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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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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