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Schools in 94605 — Oakland, California

94605 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 18.0 — 25.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 8.3 to 32.3, a 24.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
18.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.0
8.3 – 32.3
Avg Exceeded %
3.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
49.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 94605 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Burckhalter Elementary with a Scope Score of 32 and 11.6% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94605 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +4.6 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 94605 averages 49.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94605 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94605
94605Oakland8Needs Support
18.0/100
94606Oakland7Needs Support
28.5/100
+10.4
94603Oakland6Needs Support
19.9/100
+1.9
94607Oakland6Needs Support
26.2/100
+8.1
94602Oakland4Developing
36.4/100
+18.3
94608Emeryville3Developing
37.6/100
+19.6

School archetypes in 94605

3 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 94605 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 94605

#SchoolExceededScore
1Burckhalter Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
11.6%Developing
32/100
2Grass Valley Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
2.5%Needs Support
23/100
3Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
7.9%Needs Support
21/100
4Markham Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
1.6%Needs Support
19/100
5Castlemont High
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
1.1%Needs Support
16/100
6Independent Study, Sojourner Truth
Oakland Unified On the Rise
3.4%Needs Support
15/100
7Frick United Academy of Language Middle
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
0.5%Needs Support
10/100
8Rudsdale Continuation High
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
8/100

Schools in 94605 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 94605

  • 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 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 18.0/100, which is 25.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 3.6% 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 Burckhalter Elementary with a Scope Score of 32/100 and 11.6% 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 18.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (25.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 3.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 49.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 8.3 to 32.3, a 24.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Oakland?
Oakland has 8 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.