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Schools in 94621 — Oakland, California: 94621 schools clear the bar — but few are pushed past it.

94621 has 12 ranked schools in Oakland, averaging a Scope Score of 29.6/100 — 15.3 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 14.8 to 43.4, a 28.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
29.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.6
14.8 – 43.4
Avg Exceeded %
5.0%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
26.1%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 94621 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Oakland Unity Middle with a Scope Score of 43 and 13.5% of students exceeding standard.

Students are clearing the bar — but few are pushed past it. Schools in 94621 average 18.7% meeting standard but only 5.0% exceeding it. One plausible read: schools in this zip pace toward proficiency rather than past it — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94621 averages 26.1%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94621 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94621
94621Oakland12Needs Support
29.6/100
94619Oakland6Developing
41.9/100
+12.3
94618Oakland3Solid
62.3/100
+32.7
94612Oakland3Needs Support
28.4/100
-1.2
94611Oakland12Solid
61.0/100
+31.4

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94621

5 On the Rise2 Culture First5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 94621 are classified as On the Rise (5) — 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 94621

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Oakland Unity Middle
Alameda County Office of Education Culture First
13.5%Developing
43/100
2Lighthouse Community Charter High
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
42/100
3EnCompass Academy Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
3.7%Developing
37/100
4Achieve Academy
Oakland Unified Culture First
8.6%Developing
35/100
5Highland Community
Oakland Unified On the Rise
1.4%Needs Support
29/100
6Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
3.1%Needs Support
28/100
7Coliseum College Prep Academy
Oakland Unified On the Rise
2.2%Needs Support
27/100
8ACORN Woodland Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
6.2%Needs Support
27/100
9Lighthouse Community Charter
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
2.9%Needs Support
27/100
10Alternatives in Action
Alameda County Office of Education Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
24/100
11Greenleaf
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
22/100
12East Oakland Pride Elementary
Oakland Unified On the Rise
1.5%Needs Support
15/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schools in 94621Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94621 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 94621

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 94621 (Oakland) good?
94621 has 12 ranked schools in Oakland, averaging a Scope Score of 29.6/100 — 15.3 points below the state average. 5.0% 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 94621?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94621 is Oakland Unity Middle with a Scope Score of 43/100 and 13.5% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94621 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94621 average a Scope Score of 29.6/100 — 15.3 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 5.0% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 94621?
Zip code 94621 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.