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Elementary Schools in Alameda, California

Above Average2024–25 data14 schools · avg 59.9/100

Alameda, California has 14 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 59.9/100 — 16.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Amelia Earhart Elementary at 77/100, where 53.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Alameda schools average 36.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 14 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
59.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
60.7
16.0 – 76.7
Avg Exceeded %
36.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
15.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores

How Alameda schools compare

Alameda's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.9 — 16.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.0 to 76.7, a 60.7-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Amelia Earhart Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 53.5% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Alameda schools average 36.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Alameda averages 15.6%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Alameda

5 Strong All-Around3 High Ceiling1 Culture First5 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Alameda ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Amelia Earhart Elementary
Alameda Unified High Ceiling
77Alameda53.5%77.8%7.9%0.4%
2Bay Farm
Alameda Unified High Ceiling
75Alameda54.6%81.5%4.6%0.5%
3Alameda High
Alameda Unified Strong All-Around
75Alameda39.5%67.2%11.7%1.2%
4Frank Otis Elementary
Alameda Unified Strong All-Around
75Alameda49.1%75.9%7.0%1.0%
5Lincoln Middle
Alameda Unified Building Momentum
73Alameda43.6%75.2%7.6%4.6%
6Edison Elementary
Alameda Unified High Ceiling
71Alameda52.7%75.3%6.9%0.3%
7Alameda Science and Technology Institute
Alameda Unified Strong All-Around
68Alameda46.0%84.0%14.0%0.9%
8Franklin Elementary
Alameda Unified Strong All-Around
64Alameda42.5%71.2%7.3%1.1%
9Maya Lin
Alameda Unified Strong All-Around
63Alameda36.6%62.4%9.8%0.3%
10Love Elementary
Alameda Unified Culture First
58Alameda32.7%61.0%10.7%0.3%
11Will C. Wood Middle
Alameda Unified Building Momentum
47Alameda23.2%49.1%15.7%5.3%
12William G. Paden Elementary
Alameda Unified Building Momentum
42Alameda24.3%51.7%16.1%1.7%
13Ruby Bridges Elementary
Alameda Unified Building Momentum
36Alameda18.3%39.9%29.4%4.1%
14Island High (Continuation)
Alameda Unified Building Momentum
16Alameda0.0%9.8%70.0%4.2%

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.

Private Schools in Alameda

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Joseph Notre Dame High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 423 students
13:1Private
Coastline Christian Schools
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 315 students
13:1Private
St. Joseph Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 266 students
13:1Private
St. Philip Neri School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 250 students
16:1Private
The Phillips Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 6-12 · 61 students
7:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Alameda

  • 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 Alameda good?
Alameda's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.9/100, which is 16.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 36.9% 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 Alameda?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Alameda is Amelia Earhart Elementary with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 53.5% 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 Alameda schools compare to the state average?
Alameda elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (16.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 36.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.0 to 76.7, a 60.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Alameda?
Alameda has 14 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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