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Schools in 94603 — Oakland, California

94603 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 19.9 — 23.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 8.8 to 27.2, a 18.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
19.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.4
8.8 – 27.2
Avg Exceeded %
4.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
41.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 94603 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Madison Park Academy Elementary with a Scope Score of 27 and 7.9% of students exceeding standard.

Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 94603 average 14.8% meeting standard but only 4.1% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94603 averages 41.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94603 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94603
94603Oakland6Needs Support
19.9/100
94602Oakland4Developing
36.4/100
+16.4
94601Oakland11Needs Support
25.1/100
+5.2
94605Oakland8Needs Support
18.0/100
-1.9
94606Oakland7Needs Support
28.5/100
+8.6
94607Oakland6Needs Support
26.2/100
+6.2

School archetypes in 94603

3 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94603 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 94603

#SchoolExceededScore
1Madison Park Academy Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
7.9%Needs Support
27/100
2Esperanza Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
4.4%Needs Support
26/100
3Brookfield Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
2.3%Needs Support
21/100
4Reach Academy Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
4.3%Needs Support
18/100
5Elmhurst United Middle
Oakland Unified On the Rise
4.2%Needs Support
18/100
6Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
1.3%Needs Support
9/100

Schools in 94603 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 94603

  • 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 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 19.9/100, which is 23.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 4.1% 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 Madison Park Academy Elementary with a Scope Score of 27/100 and 7.9% 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 19.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (23.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 4.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 41.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 8.8 to 27.2, a 18.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Oakland?
Oakland has 6 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.