Schools in 94606 — Oakland, California: 8 schools. Average score 10.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
94606 has 8 ranked schools in Oakland, averaging a Scope Score of 29.8/100 — 10.9 points below the state average of 40.7 (a state average weighted to 94606's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 12.1 to 73.0, a 60.9-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94606 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Downtown Charter Academy with a Scope Score of 73 and 45.2% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 94606's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +71 scale-score points across 3 schools in 94606 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 94606 averages 36.2%, above the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 94606's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94606 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94606 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94606 | Oakland | — | 8 | 29.8/100 | — |
| 94610 | Oakland | 1.2 | 5 | 36.8/100 | +7.0 |
| 94612 | Oakland | 1.6 | 3 | 23.7/100 | -6.1 |
| 94601 | Oakland | 1.8 | 17 | 25.6/100 | -4.2 |
| 94501 | Alameda | 1.9 | 15 | 54.1/100 | +24.3 |
| 94607 | Oakland | 2.0 | 10 | 39.8/100 | +9.9 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94606
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94606 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
All schools in 94606
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Elementary Oakland Unified | 33.8% | 69th percentile · SolidScope Score 45/100 |
| 2 | Franklin Elementary Oakland Unified | 10.4% | 33rd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 29/100 |
| 3 | La Escuelita Oakland Unified | 6.8% | 10th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 20/100 |
| 4 | Garfield Elementary Oakland Unified | 4.9% | 9th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 19/100 |
| 5 | Community School for Creative Education Alameda County Office of Education | 2.9% | 5th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 16/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downtown Charter Academy Oakland Unified | 45.2% | 95th percentile · StrongScope Score 73/100 |
| 2 | Roosevelt Middle Oakland Unified | 7.3% | 10th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 19/100 |
High Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MetWest High Oakland Unified | 9.4% | 7th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 34/100 |
| 2 | Dewey Academy High Oakland Unified continuation high school | 2.0% | 8th percentile · Needs SupportWithin its own school classScope Score 12/100 |
Schools in 94606 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