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Best 94611 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,587 students in 94611, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 540 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 94611, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94611, CA are Beach Elementary School, Wildwood Elementary School and Havens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94611 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94611, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94611, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
301 Wildwood Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Havens Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
323 Highland Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2699
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
740 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2626
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Thornhill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5880 Thornhill Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2157
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1757 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3143
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5525 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-8142
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Oakland Technical High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4351 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2305
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Millennium High Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
760 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2703
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Montera Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5555 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3211
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4314 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3146
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Piedmont Preschool
760 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2892

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 94611, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94611, CA include Beach Elementary School, Wildwood Elementary School and Havens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94611?
13 public schools are located in 94611.
What percentage of students in 94611 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 94611 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94611?
94611 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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