For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 8,584 students in Alameda, CA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Alameda, CA are Amelia Earhart Elementary School, Edison Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alameda, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alameda have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alameda, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Packet Landing Rd.
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Buena Vista Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1433 San Antonio Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4004
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4004
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Bay Farm
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Aughinbaugh Way
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 Fernside Blvd.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Frank Otis Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3010 Fillmore St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
William G. Paden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Maya Lin
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Taylor Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Alameda Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Encinal Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Gr: 6-12 | 1,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
The Academy Of Alameda
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Gr: K-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Will C. Wood Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Sandcreek Way
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Love Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2025 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Ruby Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Jack London Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Nea Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Gr: K-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Alameda, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Alameda, CA include Amelia Earhart Elementary School, Edison Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Alameda has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alameda?
15 public elementary schools are located in Alameda.
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda?
Alameda public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Alameda are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Alameda include: Bay Farm vs. Amelia Earhart Elementary School, Will C. Wood Middle School vs. Lincoln Middle School, Lincoln Middle School vs. Will C. Wood Middle School
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