Schools in 94501 — Alameda, California: 94501 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
94501 has 15 ranked schools in Alameda, averaging a Scope Score of 51.8/100 — 11.0 points above the state average of 40.8 (a state average weighted to 94501's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 16.5 to 75.0, a 58.4-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94501 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Alameda High with a Scope Score of 75 and 39.5% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 32.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.0%, itself weighted to 94501's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 94501's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +75 scale-score points across 9 schools in 94501 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94501 averages 17.5%, near the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 94501's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94501 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94501 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94501 | Alameda | — | 15 | 51.8/100 | — |
| 94606 | Oakland | 1.8 | 8 | 32.0/100 | -19.7 |
| 94601 | Oakland | 2.5 | 17 | 25.6/100 | -26.1 |
| 94610 | Oakland | 2.8 | 5 | 36.8/100 | -14.9 |
| 94612 | Oakland | 2.8 | 3 | 23.7/100 | -28.0 |
| 94607 | Oakland | 2.8 | 10 | 39.8/100 | -12.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94501
Hidden gems: 5 schools in 94501 are classified as Growth Engine (3) or On the Rise (2) — 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 94501
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (9)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Otis Elementary Alameda Unified | 49.1% | 95th percentile · StrongScope Score 72/100 |
| 2 | Edison Elementary Alameda Unified | 52.7% | 93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100 |
| 3 | Maya Lin Alameda Unified | 36.6% | 86th percentile · StrongScope Score 59/100 |
| 4 | Franklin Elementary Alameda Unified | 42.5% | 85th percentile · StrongScope Score 58/100 |
| 5 | Love Elementary Alameda Unified | 32.7% | 81st percentile · StrongScope Score 54/100 |
| 6 | The Academy of Alameda Alameda Unified | 31.6% | 72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 47/100 |
| 7 | Nea Community Learning Center Alameda Unified | 27.4% | 59th percentile · SolidScope Score 40/100 |
| 8 | William G. Paden Elementary Alameda Unified | 24.3% | 48th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 35/100 |
| 9 | Ruby Bridges Elementary Alameda Unified | 18.3% | 39th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100 |
Middle Schools (4)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Middle Alameda Unified | 43.6% | 95th percentile · StrongScope Score 73/100 |
| 2 | Alameda Community Learning Center Alameda Unified | 26.4% | 78th percentile · StrongScope Score 50/100 |
| 3 | Will C. Wood Middle Alameda Unified | 23.2% | 66th percentile · SolidScope Score 43/100 |
| 4 | Encinal Junior/Senior High Alameda Unified | 18.2% | 57th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100 |
High Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alameda High Alameda Unified | 39.5% | 92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 75/100 |
| 2 | Alameda Science and Technology Institute Alameda Unified | 46.0% | 85th percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100 |
| 3 | Island High (Continuation) Alameda Unified continuation high school | 0.0% | 17th percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 17/100 |
Schools in 94501 on the map
Open these schools 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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology