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Schools in 94607 — Oakland, California

94607 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.1 — 17.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 11.3 to 64.8, a 53.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
26.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
53.5
11.3 – 64.8
Avg Exceeded %
7.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
38.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 94607 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Lincoln Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 35.3% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94607 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +11.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 94607 averages 38.6%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94607 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94607
94607Oakland6Needs Support
26.1/100
94606Oakland7Needs Support
28.5/100
+2.3
94608Emeryville3Developing
37.6/100
+11.5
94605Oakland8Needs Support
18.0/100
-8.1
94609Oakland5Needs Support
27.4/100
+1.2
94610Oakland4Developing
46.7/100
+20.6

School archetypes in 94607

3 On the Rise1 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in 94607 are classified as On the Rise (3) or Growth Engine — 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 94607

#SchoolExceededScore
1Lincoln Elementary
Oakland Unified Growth Engine
35.3%Solid
65/100
2McClymonds High
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
2.8%Developing
32/100
3West Oakland Middle
Oakland Unified On the Rise
2.4%Needs Support
19/100
4Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
16/100
5Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
2.1%Needs Support
14/100
6Prescott Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
2.0%Needs Support
11/100

Schools in 94607 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 94607

  • 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 26.1/100, which is 17.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.4% 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 Lincoln Elementary with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 35.3% 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 26.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (17.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 38.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 11.3 to 64.8, a 53.5-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.