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Schools in 94602 — Oakland, California: 4 schools. Average score 8.4 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

94602 has 4 ranked schools in Oakland, averaging a Scope Score of 30.3/100 — 8.4 points below the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 94602's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 8.4 to 51.6, a 43.2-point spread.

How 94602 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Sequoia Elementary with a Scope Score of 52 and 39.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 94602 averages 25.7%, above the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 94602's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94602 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 94602
94602Oakland430.3/100
94610Oakland1.0536.8/100+6.5
94619Oakland1.6637.5/100+7.1
94601Oakland1.71725.6/100-4.7
94611Piedmont1.91160.1/100+29.8
94606Oakland2.1832.0/100+1.7

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94602

2 Culture First1 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94602 is classified as On the Rise — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 94602

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range8.4 – 51.6
43.2 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (3)

avg 33.5/1003 ranked elementary schools1 Strong, 1 Solid, +1 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Sequoia Elementary
Oakland Unified Culture First
39.7%Strong
52/100
2Glenview Elementary
Oakland Unified Culture First
33.6%Solid
41/100
3Fruitvale Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
2.0%Needs Support
8/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 20.8/1001 ranked middle schools1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Bret Harte Middle
Oakland Unified On the Rise
5.5%Needs Support
21/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schools in 94602Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94602 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 94602

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 94602 (Oakland) good?
94602 has 4 ranked schools in Oakland, averaging a Scope Score of 30.3/100 — 8.4 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 94602's own mix of school levels. 20.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 94602?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94602 is Sequoia Elementary with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 39.7% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94602 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94602 average a Scope Score of 30.3/100 — 8.4 points below the state average of 38.8, a state average weighted to zip code 94602's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 20.2% vs. 20.3% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 94602?
Zip code 94602 has 4 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.