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Schools in 94602 — Oakland, California

94602 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.4 — 7.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.3 to 58.6, a 42.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
36.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
42.4
16.3 – 58.6
Avg Exceeded %
20.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 94602 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Sequoia Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 39.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 20.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 94602 averages 25.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94602 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94602
94602Oakland4Developing
36.4/100
94601Oakland11Needs Support
25.1/100
-11.3
94603Oakland6Needs Support
19.9/100
-16.4
94605Oakland8Needs Support
18.0/100
-18.3
94598Walnut Creek7Solid
64.5/100
+28.2
94606Oakland7Needs Support
28.5/100
-7.9

School archetypes in 94602

2 On the Rise1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94602 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 94602

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sequoia Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
39.7%Solid
59/100
2Glenview Elementary
Oakland Unified Culture First
33.6%Developing
49/100
3Bret Harte Middle
Oakland Unified On the Rise
5.5%Needs Support
22/100
4Fruitvale Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
2.0%Needs Support
16/100

Schools in 94602 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 94602

  • 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 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.4/100, which is 7.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 20.2% 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 Sequoia Elementary with a Scope Score of 59/100 and 39.7% 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 36.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 20.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.3 to 58.6, a 42.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Oakland?
Oakland has 4 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.