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Schools in 94618 — Oakland, California: 94618 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

94618 has 3 ranked schools in Oakland, averaging a Scope Score of 59.9/100 — 21.1 points above the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 94618's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 53.2 to 64.7, a 11.4-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 94618 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Chabot Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 47.6% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 43.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.0%, itself weighted to 94618's own level mix.

Chronic absenteeism across 94618 averages 13.3%, below the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 94618's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94618 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 94618
94618Oakland359.9/100
94609Oakland1.2337.4/100-22.5
94705Berkeley1.4465.4/100+5.6
94611Piedmont1.41160.1/100+0.3
94608Oakland2.3529.3/100-30.6
94612Oakland2.8323.7/100-36.2

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94618

1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base1 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

Figures
Score range53.2 – 64.7
11.4 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (2)

avg 63.2/1002 ranked elementary schools2 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Chabot Elementary
Oakland Unified Strong All-Around
47.6%91st percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100
2Hillcrest
Oakland Unified Solid Base
50.9%88th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 53.2/1001 ranked middle schools1 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Claremont Middle
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
30.6%82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 94618Methodology · Explore all schools

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 59.9/100 — 21.1 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 94618's own mix of school levels. 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 65/100 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 59.9/100 — 21.1 points above the state average of 38.8, a state average weighted to zip code 94618's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 43.0% vs. 20.0% statewide (also level-weighted).
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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.