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Alameda · 94501

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Alameda HighLincoln MiddleFrank Otis ElementaryEdison ElementaryAlameda Science and Technology InstituteMaya LinFranklin ElementaryLove ElementaryAlameda Community Learning CenterThe Academy of AlamedaWill C. Wood MiddleNea Community Learning CenterEncinal Junior/Senior HighWilliam G. Paden ElementaryRuby Bridges ElementaryIsland High (Continuation)94501N ↑
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94501 at a glance

94501 (Alameda) has 16 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

9Elementary schools4Middle schools3High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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9 comparable schools · average 51.5/100 · range 31.5–72.0

Middle schools

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4 comparable schools · average 51.3/100 · range 39.3–73.2

High schools

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2 comparable schools · average 71.5/100 · range 68.0–75.0

Explore ZIP codes near 94501

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
94606Oakland81.8 mi
94601Oakland172.5 mi
94610Oakland52.8 mi
94612Oakland32.8 mi
94607Oakland102.8 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Building Momentum 6Strong All-Around 3Growth Engine 3On the Rise 2Solid Base 1
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Schools in 94501

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Elementary schools in 94501 · 9 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Frank Otis Elementary
Alameda Unified Growth Engine
49.1%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 72/100
Edison Elementary
Alameda Unified Strong All-Around
52.7%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100
Maya Lin
Alameda Unified Growth Engine
36.6%86th percentile · StrongScope Score 59/100
Franklin Elementary
Alameda Unified Solid Base
42.5%85th percentile · StrongScope Score 58/100
Love Elementary
Alameda Unified On the Rise
32.7%81st percentile · StrongScope Score 54/100
The Academy of Alameda
Alameda Unified Building Momentum
31.6%72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 47/100

Middle schools in 94501 · 4 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Lincoln Middle
Alameda Unified Growth Engine
43.6%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 73/100
Alameda Community Learning Center
Alameda Unified On the Rise
26.4%78th percentile · StrongScope Score 50/100
Will C. Wood Middle
Alameda Unified Building Momentum
23.2%66th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100
Encinal Junior/Senior High
Alameda Unified Building Momentum
18.2%57th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100

High schools in 94501 · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Alameda High
Alameda Unified Strong All-Around
39.5%92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 75/100
Alameda Science and Technology Institute
Alameda Unified Strong All-Around
46.0%85th percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100
Island High (Continuation)
Alameda Unified continuation high school
0.0%17th percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 17/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 94501?
This SchoolScope directory lists 16 public schools in 94501 (Alameda) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 94501?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Frank Otis Elementary (72/100). Middle: Lincoln Middle (73/100). High: Alameda High (75/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 94501 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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