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Schools in 94611 — Piedmont, California: 94611 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

94611 has 12 ranked schools in Piedmont, averaging a Scope Score of 61.0/100 — 16.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 36.0 to 83.8, a 47.8-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
61.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
47.8
36.0 – 83.8
Avg Exceeded %
40.0%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 94611 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Piedmont High with a Scope Score of 84 and 66.6% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 40.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Average proficiency falls 6.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94611. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94611 averages 15.3%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94611 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94611
94611Piedmont12Solid
61.0/100
94610Oakland5Developing
39.6/100
-21.4
94612Oakland3Needs Support
28.4/100
-32.6
94609Oakland5Needs Support
27.3/100
-33.7
94608Emeryville5Developing
33.8/100
-27.2
94607Oakland11Developing
39.3/100
-21.7

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94611

4 High Ceiling1 Solid Base7 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 94611

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Piedmont High
Piedmont City Unified High Ceiling
66.6%Strong
84/100
2Piedmont Middle
Piedmont City Unified High Ceiling
54.9%Strong
78/100
3Beach Elementary
Piedmont City Unified High Ceiling
63.1%Strong
76/100
4Wildwood Elementary
Piedmont City Unified High Ceiling
56.4%Strong
73/100
5Havens Elementary
Piedmont City Unified Building Momentum
49.7%Strong
73/100
6Thornhill Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
38.4%Solid
57/100
7Millennium High Alternative
Piedmont City Unified Building Momentum
22.3%Solid
57/100
8Montclair Elementary
Oakland Unified Solid Base
39.8%Solid
56/100
9Oakland Technical High
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
26.0%Solid
54/100
10Montera Middle
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
20.3%Developing
45/100
11Joaquin Miller Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
30.4%Developing
45/100
12Piedmont Avenue Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
36/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schools in 94611Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94611 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 94611

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 94611 (Piedmont) good?
94611 has 12 ranked schools in Piedmont, averaging a Scope Score of 61.0/100 — 16.2 points above the state average. 40.0% 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 94611?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94611 is Piedmont High with a Scope Score of 84/100 and 66.6% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94611 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94611 average a Scope Score of 61.0/100 — 16.2 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 40.0% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 94611?
Zip code 94611 has 12 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.