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Best 94621 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,348 students in 94621, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 169 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 94621, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94621, CA are Acorn Woodland Elementary School, Oakland Unity Middle School and Lazear Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94621 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94621, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94621, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acorn Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 81st Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-5570
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Oakland Unity Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 70th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 564-4851
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Lazear Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
824 29th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 689-2018
Gr: K-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Latitude 37.8 High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 Derby Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 568-7936
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Achieve Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 28th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 904-6440
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Ascend
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3709 East 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3140
Gr: K-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #77.
Learning Without Limits
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 40th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-1282
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Aurum Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1034 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 746-7862
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Cox Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9860 Sunnyside St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 904-6300
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1010.
Lighthouse Community Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
444 Hegenberger Rd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 562-8225
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Lighthouse Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
444 Hegenberger St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 562-8801
Gr: K-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Alternatives In Action
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6221 East 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 748-4314
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1313.
Greenleaf
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6328 East 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3112
Gr: K-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Coliseum College Prep Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1390 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Encompass Academy Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 81st Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-2181
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Lockwood Steam Academy Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-2123
Gr: K-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
East Oakland Pride Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8000 Birch St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-2107
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Highland Community
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8521 A St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-2125
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Cdc
1322 86th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 636-5214
Rank: n/an/a
Lockwood Cdc
1125 69th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-8823

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 94621, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94621, CA include Acorn Woodland Elementary School, Oakland Unity Middle School and Lazear Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in 94621?
20 public schools are located in 94621.
What percentage of students in 94621 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 94621 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94621?
94621 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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