Bay Farm Island is a district of the city of Alameda, California, though it is separated from the rest of the city on Alameda Island by an estuary of San Leandro Bay. Its ZIP code is 94502.
Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bay Farm ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay Farm ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Bay Farm's student population of 531 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
531 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bay Farm ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay Farm is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#791 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
38%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
24%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay Farm's ranking?
Bay Farm is ranked #791 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bay Farm often compared to?
Bay Farmis often viewed alongside schools like Amelia Earhart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bay Farm?
531 students attend Bay Farm.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Bay Farm students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bay Farm?
Bay Farm has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bay Farm offer ?
Bay Farm offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bay Farm part of?
Bay Farm is part of Alameda Unified School District.
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