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Best 94605 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,220 students in 94605, CA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,755 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 94605, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94605, CA are Francophone Charter School Of Oakland, East Bay Innovation Academy and Oakland Unity High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94605 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94605, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94605, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9736 Lawlor St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
East Bay Innovation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 Malcolm Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
Gr: 6-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Unity High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6038 Brann St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 635-7170
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Oakland Academy Of Knowledge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8755 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2169
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Burckhalter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3994 Burckhalter Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2105
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8251 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5330
Gr: K-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Bay Area Technology
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8251 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 382-9932
Gr: 6-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Rank: #88.
Rudsdale Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8251 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2352
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4720 Dunkirk Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2122
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Castlemont High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Markham Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7220 Krause Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2138
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Frick United Academy Of Language Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2845 64th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3219
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Burbank Child Development Center
3550 64th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-1040
Gr: K | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Burbank Preschool Center
3550 64th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5004
Rank: n/an/a
Infant And Preschool Program
3550 64th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5004
Gr: 2 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 94605, CA?
How many public schools are located in 94605?
15 public schools are located in 94605.
What percentage of students in 94605 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 94605 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94605?
94605 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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