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Schools in 94610 — Oakland, California

94610 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.7 — 2.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 30.0 to 66.0, a 35.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
46.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
35.9
30.0 – 66.0
Avg Exceeded %
24.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 94610 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Crocker Highlands Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 43.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 24.1% 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 94610 averages 18.8%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 94610 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94610
94610Oakland4Developing
46.7/100
—
94609Oakland5Needs Support
27.4/100
-19.3
94611Oakland12Solid
64.2/100
+17.5
94608Emeryville3Developing
37.6/100
-9.1
94607Oakland6Needs Support
26.2/100
-20.6
94606Oakland7Needs Support
28.5/100
-18.2

School archetypes in 94610

1 Strong All-Around3 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 94610

#SchoolExceededScore
1Crocker Highlands Elementary
Oakland Unified Strong All-Around
43.6%Solid
66/100
2Edna Brewer Middle
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
28.0%Solid
50/100
3Oakland High
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
12.1%Developing
40/100
4Bella Vista Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
12.5%Developing
30/100

Schools in 94610 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 94610

  • 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 46.7/100, which is 2.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.1% 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 Crocker Highlands Elementary with a Scope Score of 66/100 and 43.6% 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 46.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 24.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 30.0 to 66.0, a 35.9-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.

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