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Schools in 94621 — Oakland, California

94621 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 22.6 — 21.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 12.0 to 30.1, a 18.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
22.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.1
12.0 – 30.1
Avg Exceeded %
3.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
30.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 94621 schools perform

The top-ranked school is EnCompass Academy Elementary with a Scope Score of 30 and 3.7% of students exceeding standard.

Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 94621 average 13.3% meeting standard but only 3.3% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94621 averages 30.1%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 94621 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94621
94621Oakland6Needs Support
22.6/100
94619Oakland6Developing
40.4/100
+17.8
94618Oakland3Solid
62.4/100
+39.8
94611Oakland12Solid
64.2/100
+41.6

School archetypes in 94621

4 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in 94621 are classified as On the Rise (4) — 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 94621

#SchoolExceededScore
1EnCompass Academy Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
3.7%Developing
30/100
2ACORN Woodland Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
6.2%Needs Support
27/100
3Highland Community
Oakland Unified On the Rise
1.4%Needs Support
23/100
4Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
3.1%Needs Support
22/100
5Greenleaf
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
22/100
6East Oakland Pride Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
1.5%Needs Support
12/100

Schools in 94621 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 94621

  • 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 22.6/100, which is 21.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 3.3% 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 EnCompass Academy Elementary with a Scope Score of 30/100 and 3.7% 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 22.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (21.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 3.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 12.0 to 30.1, a 18.1-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.