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Schools in 94602 — Oakland, California: 4 schools. Average score 7.6 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 37.3/100 — 7.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 23.3 to 55.0, a 31.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
37.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.7
23.3 – 55.0
Avg Exceeded %
20.2%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 94602 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Sequoia Elementary with a Scope Score of 55 and 39.7% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 20.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism across 94602 averages 25.7%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94602 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94602
94602Oakland4Developing
37.3/100
94601Oakland17Developing
31.4/100
-5.9
94603Oakland11Needs Support
28.0/100
-9.2
94605Oakland15Needs Support
29.3/100
-8.0
94598Walnut Creek7Solid
62.2/100
+24.9
94606Oakland9Developing
33.3/100
-3.9

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94602

2 Culture First2 On the Rise

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94602 are classified as 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 94602

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sequoia Elementary
Oakland Unified Culture First
39.7%Solid
55/100
2Glenview Elementary
Oakland Unified Culture First
33.6%Developing
43/100
3Bret Harte Middle
Oakland Unified On the Rise
5.5%Needs Support
28/100
4Fruitvale Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
2.0%Needs Support
23/100
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 37.3/100 — 7.6 points below the state average. 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 55/100 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 37.3/100 — 7.6 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 20.2% vs. 21.3% statewide.
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 proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.