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Schools in 94601 — Oakland, California

94601 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 25.1 — 18.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 14.5 to 46.2, a 31.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
25.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.7
14.5 – 46.2
Avg Exceeded %
5.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How 94601 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Latitude 37.8 High with a Scope Score of 46 and 17.5% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 94601 averages 29.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94601 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94601
94601Oakland11Needs Support
25.1/100
94602Oakland4Developing
36.4/100
+11.3
94603Oakland6Needs Support
19.9/100
-5.2
94598Walnut Creek7Solid
64.5/100
+39.5
94605Oakland8Needs Support
18.0/100
-7.0
94596Walnut Creek3Solid
66.9/100
+41.9

School archetypes in 94601

4 On the Rise7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in 94601 are classified as On the Rise (4) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 94601

#SchoolExceededScore
1Latitude 37.8 High
SBE - Latitude 37.8 High Building Momentum
17.5%Developing
46/100
2Manzanita SEED Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
16.6%Developing
30/100
3Think College Now Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
9.2%Needs Support
29/100
4Global Family Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
2.1%Needs Support
29/100
5Fremont High
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
0.9%Needs Support
25/100
6International Community Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
5.9%Needs Support
24/100
7Horace Mann Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
1.7%Needs Support
21/100
8Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
1.4%Needs Support
21/100
9Urban Promise Academy Middle
Oakland Unified On the Rise
3.0%Needs Support
19/100
10United for Success Academy Middle
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
3.2%Needs Support
16/100
11Manzanita Community Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
1.5%Needs Support
15/100

Schools in 94601 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94601

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Oakland good?
Oakland's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 25.1/100, which is 18.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 5.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Oakland?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Oakland is Latitude 37.8 High with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 17.5% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Oakland schools compare to the state average?
Oakland elementary schools average a Scope Score of 25.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (18.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 5.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 14.5 to 46.2, a 31.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Oakland?
Oakland has 11 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.