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.
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
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94621 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94621 | Oakland | 12 | Needs Support 29.6/100 | — |
| 94619 | Oakland | 6 | Developing 41.9/100 | +12.3 |
| 94618 | Oakland | 3 | Solid 62.3/100 | +32.7 |
| 94612 | Oakland | 3 | Needs Support 28.4/100 | -1.2 |
| 94611 | Oakland | 12 | Solid 61.0/100 | +31.4 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94621
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
All schools in 94621
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakland Unity Middle Alameda County Office of Education Culture First | 13.5% | Developing 43/100 |
| 2 | Lighthouse Community Charter High Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 12.7% | Developing 42/100 |
| 3 | EnCompass Academy Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 3.7% | Developing 37/100 |
| 4 | Achieve Academy Oakland Unified Culture First | 8.6% | Developing 35/100 |
| 5 | Highland Community Oakland Unified On the Rise | 1.4% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 6 | Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 3.1% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 7 | Coliseum College Prep Academy Oakland Unified On the Rise | 2.2% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 8 | ACORN Woodland Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 6.2% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 9 | Lighthouse Community Charter Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 2.9% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 10 | Alternatives in Action Alameda County Office of Education Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 11 | Greenleaf Oakland Unified Building Momentum | 4.2% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 12 | East Oakland Pride Elementary Oakland Unified On the Rise | 1.5% | Needs Support 15/100 |
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.
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