Schools in 94601 — Oakland, California: 17 schools. Average score 13.5 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
94601 has 17 ranked schools in Oakland, averaging a Scope Score of 31.4/100 — 13.5 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 18.4 to 49.3, a 30.8-point spread.
How 94601 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Lazear Charter Academy with a Scope Score of 49 and 15.4% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94601 averages 27.1%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94601 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94601 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94601 | Oakland | 17 | Developing 31.4/100 | — |
| 94602 | Oakland | 4 | Developing 37.3/100 | +5.9 |
| 94603 | Oakland | 11 | Needs Support 28.0/100 | -3.3 |
| 94598 | Walnut Creek | 7 | Solid 62.2/100 | +30.8 |
| 94605 | Oakland | 15 | Needs Support 29.3/100 | -2.1 |
| 94596 | Walnut Creek | 3 | Solid 63.8/100 | +32.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94601
Hidden gems: 7 schools in 94601 are classified as On the Rise (6) or Growth Engine — 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 94601
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lazear Charter Academy Alameda County Office of Education Growth Engine | 15.4% | Developing 49/100 |
| 2 | ASCEND Oakland Unified On the Rise | 9.7% | Developing 44/100 |
| 3 | ARISE High Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 11.4% | Developing 42/100 |
| 4 | Latitude 37.8 High SBE - Latitude 37.8 High Building Momentum | 17.5% | Developing 42/100 |
| 5 | Global Family Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 2.1% | Developing 37/100 |
| 6 | LIFE Academy Oakland Unified On the Rise | 4.1% | Developing 35/100 |
| 7 | Learning Without Limits Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 8.8% | Developing 34/100 |
| 8 | Oakland Charter Academy Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 6.5% | Developing 33/100 |
| 9 | Think College Now Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 9.2% | Developing 32/100 |
| 10 | Manzanita SEED Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 16.6% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 11 | International Community Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 5.9% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 12 | Horace Mann Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 1.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 13 | Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 1.4% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 14 | Fremont High Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 0.9% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 15 | Urban Promise Academy Middle Oakland Unified On the Rise | 3.0% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 16 | United for Success Academy Middle Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 3.2% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 17 | Manzanita Community Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 1.5% | Needs Support 18/100 |
Schools in 94601 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