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)6 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)14 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 17:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Hoover Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

890 Brockhurst St., Oakland, CA 94608

Joaquin Miller Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

5525 Ascot Dr., Oakland, CA 94611

1100 Third Ave., Oakland, CA 94606

7220 Krause Ave., Oakland, CA 94605

3750 Brown Ave., Oakland, CA 94619

Manzanita Community Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

2409 East 27Th St., Oakland, CA 94601

225 11Th St., Oakland, CA 94607

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5555 Ascot Dr., Oakland, CA 94611

1757 Mountain Blvd., Oakland, CA 94611

Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

1325 53Rd Ave., Oakland, CA 94601

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

3748 13Th Ave., Oakland, CA 94610

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

960 Tenth St., Oakland, CA 94607

1023 Macarthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94610

920 Campbell St., Oakland, CA 94607

460 63Rd St., Oakland, CA 94609

Oakland Technical High

publichighGrade 9-12

4351 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611

Piedmont Avenue Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

4314 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, CA 94611

Madison Park Academy Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

470 El Paseo Dr., Oakland, CA 94603

3730 Lincoln Ave., Oakland, CA 94602

Redwood Heights Elementary

publicelementaryK-5

4401 39Th Ave., Oakland, CA 94619

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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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