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Schools in 94618 — Oakland, California: 94618 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

94618 has 3 ranked schools in Oakland, averaging a Scope Score of 62.3/100 — 17.4 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 55.7 to 68.1, a 12.4-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
62.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.4
55.7 – 68.1
Avg Exceeded %
43.0%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 94618 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Chabot Elementary with a Scope Score of 68 and 47.6% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 43.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Average proficiency falls 9.4 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94618. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94618 averages 13.3%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94618 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94618
94618Oakland3Solid
62.3/100
94619Oakland6Developing
41.9/100
-20.3
94621Oakland12Needs Support
29.6/100
-32.7
94612Oakland3Needs Support
28.4/100
-33.8
94611Oakland12Solid
61.0/100
-1.3
94610Oakland5Developing
39.6/100
-22.7

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94618

1 Solid Base2 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 94618

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Chabot Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
47.6%Solid
68/100
2Hillcrest
Oakland Unified Solid Base
50.9%Solid
63/100
3Claremont Middle
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
30.6%Solid
56/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 94618Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94618 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 94618

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 94618 (Oakland) good?
94618 has 3 ranked schools in Oakland, averaging a Scope Score of 62.3/100 — 17.4 points above the state average. 43.0% 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 94618?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94618 is Chabot Elementary with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 47.6% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94618 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94618 average a Scope Score of 62.3/100 — 17.4 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 43.0% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 94618?
Zip code 94618 has 3 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.