ExploreMapCompareBlogSign in

Elementary Schools in Oakland, California: 50 schools. Average score 11.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data50 schools · avg 32.5/100

Oakland, California has 50 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 32.5/100 — 11.3 points below the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Hillcrest at 67/100, where 50.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Oakland schools average 14.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.4% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
32.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
58.5
8.8 – 67.3
Avg Exceeded %
14.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
28.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
50
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary50Developing
32.5/100
14.4%-11.3
High17Needs Support
29.6/100
7.9%-17.9
Middle18Needs Support
28.3/100
10.6%-12.2

How Oakland schools compare

Oakland has 50 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 32.5/100 — 11.3 points below the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Hillcrest with a Scope Score of 67 and 50.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Oakland averages 28.4% — above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Oakland

9 Strong All-Around3 Culture First38 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Oakland

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Hillcrest
Oakland Unified Strong All-Around
50.9%Solid
67/100
2Redwood Heights Elementary
Oakland Unified Strong All-Around
44.5%Solid
67/100
3Chabot Elementary
Oakland Unified Strong All-Around
47.6%Solid
67/100
4Crocker Highlands Elementary
Oakland Unified Strong All-Around
43.6%Solid
66/100
5Peralta Elementary
Oakland Unified Strong All-Around
46.5%Solid
65/100
6Lincoln Elementary
Oakland Unified Strong All-Around
35.3%Solid
65/100
7Montclair Elementary
Oakland Unified Strong All-Around
39.8%Solid
60/100
8Oakland Technical High
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
26.0%Solid
59/100
9Thornhill Elementary
Oakland Unified Strong All-Around
38.4%Solid
59/100
10Sequoia Elementary
Oakland Unified Strong All-Around
39.7%Solid
59/100
11Claremont Middle
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
30.6%Solid
53/100
12Cleveland Elementary
Oakland Unified Culture First
33.8%Solid
51/100
13Edna Brewer Middle
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
28.0%Solid
50/100
14Skyline High
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
19.1%Developing
50/100
15Glenview Elementary
Oakland Unified Culture First
33.6%Developing
49/100
16Melrose Leadership Academy
Oakland Unified Culture First
20.2%Developing
48/100
17Joaquin Miller Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
30.4%Developing
48/100
18Latitude 37.8 High
SBE - Latitude 37.8 High Building Momentum
17.5%Developing
46/100
19Montera Middle
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
20.3%Developing
44/100
20Oakland High
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
12.1%Developing
40/100
21Emerson Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
23.8%Developing
40/100
22MetWest High
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
9.4%Developing
35/100
23Burckhalter Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
11.6%Developing
32/100
24Carl B. Munck Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Developing
32/100
25McClymonds High
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
2.8%Developing
32/100
26Franklin Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Developing
32/100
27Piedmont Avenue Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
31/100
28Manzanita SEED Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
16.6%Developing
30/100
29EnCompass Academy Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
3.7%Developing
30/100
30Bella Vista Elementary
Oakland Unified Building Momentum
12.5%Developing
30/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 74 schoolsMethodology · 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.

Private Schools in Oakland

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Bishop Odowd High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 1248 students
17:1Private
Head Royce School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 900 students
8:1Private
Redwood Day School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 421 students
12:1Private
The College Preparatory School
Nonsectarian · Grades 9-12 · 373 students
8:1Private
St. Pauls Episcopal School
Church of God · Grades Pre-K-8 · 365 students
7:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Oakland

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 Oakland good?
Oakland's 50 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.5/100, which is 11.3 points below the state average. 14.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Oakland?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Oakland is Hillcrest with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 50.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Oakland schools compare to the state average?
Oakland elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.5/100 — 11.3 points below the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 14.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.4% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Oakland?
Oakland has 50 ranked elementary 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. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

Related

All California SchoolsTop Schools in OaklandOakland UnifiedSBE - Latitude 37.8 HighZip 94618Zip 94619Zip 94610Zip 94609Zip 94607Zip 94611Zip 94602Zip 94606Zip 94601Zip 94605Zip 94621Zip 94603Zip 94608Zip 94612

Plus 317 licensed preschools. Browse preschools in Oakland →

← Explore all schools