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Schools in 94618 — Oakland, California

94618 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.4 — 18.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 53.3 to 67.3, a 14.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
62.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.0
53.3 – 67.3
Avg Exceeded %
43.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 94618 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Hillcrest with a Scope Score of 67 and 50.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 43.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 9.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94618. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94618 averages 13.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94618 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94618
94618Oakland3Solid
62.4/100
94619Oakland6Developing
40.4/100
-22.0
94621Oakland6Needs Support
22.6/100
-39.8
94611Oakland12Solid
64.2/100
+1.8
94610Oakland4Developing
46.7/100
-15.7
94609Oakland5Needs Support
27.4/100
-35.0

All schools in 94618

#SchoolExceededScore
1Hillcrest
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
50.9%Solid
67/100
2Chabot Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
47.6%Solid
67/100
3Claremont Middle
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
30.6%Solid
53/100

Schools in 94618 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 94618

  • 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 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 62.4/100, which is 18.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 43.0% 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 Hillcrest with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 50.9% 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 62.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (18.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 43.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 53.3 to 67.3, a 14.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Oakland?
Oakland has 3 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.