For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,314 students in 94612, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 731 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 94612, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94612, CA are Oakland School For The Arts, Envision Academy For Arts & Technology and Westlake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94612 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94612, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94612, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 596-8901
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 596-8901
Gr: 6-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Westlake Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2629 Harrison St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 879-2213
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 879-2213
Gr: 6-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94612, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94612, CA include Oakland School For The Arts, Envision Academy For Arts & Technology and Westlake Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 94612?
3 public schools are located in 94612.
What percentage of students in 94612 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 94612 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94612?
94612 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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