Top 10 Best Alameda County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 113 public high schools serving 77,258 students in Alameda County, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Alameda County, CA are Mission San Jose High School, American High School and Irvington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alameda County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Alameda County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public high schools.
Alameda County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amador Valley High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Alameda County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mission San Jose High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,822 students
Rank: #22.
American High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
36300 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 796-1776
Grades: 9-12
| 2,587 students
Rank: #33.
Irvington High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
41800 Blacow Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-5711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,161 students
Rank: #44.
Foothill High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4375 Foothill Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 461-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,208 students
Rank: #55.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2626
Grades: 9-12
| 730 students
Rank: #66.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #77.
Albany High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,117 students
Rank: #88.
Amador Valley High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 461-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,574 students
Rank: #99.
Dublin High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8151 Village Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 3,224 students
Rank: #1010.
Castro Valley High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19400 Santa Maria Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-5910
Grades: 9-12
| 2,842 students
Rank: #1111.
Alameda High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2200 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
Grades: 9-12
| 1,863 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
38442 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 505-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,901 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3201 East Morada Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 955-1477
Grades: 9-12
| 694 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Kipp King Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2005b Via Barrett
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 690 students
Rank: #1515.
Castro Valley Virtual Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18400 Clifton Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-3193
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Berkeley High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1980 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 3,220 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Granada High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Wall St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,234 students
Rank: #1818.
Circle Of Independent Learning
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4700 Calaveras Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 797-0100
Grades: K-12
| 402 students
Rank: #1919.
Oakland Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2433 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-0101
Grades: 9-12
| 359 students
Rank: #2020.
Encinal Junior/senior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Grades: 6-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #2121.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
39999 Blacow Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-4070
Grades: 9-12
| 1,273 students
Rank: #2222.
Alameda Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 389 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Alameda County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
313 West Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4590
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2500 Fairmont Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 670-7609
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Berkeley Technology Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2701 Martin Luther King Jr. Wa
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6159
Grades: 10-12
| 47 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Dewey Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 2nd Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-8310
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #2727.
Vineyard Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4722
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: #2828.
Oakland School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
530 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Grades: 6-12
| 780 students
Rank: #2929.
James Logan High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 H St.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-2520
Grades: 9-12
| 3,151 students
Rank: #3030.
Oakland Technical High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4351 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2305
Grades: 9-12
| 1,813 students
Rank: #3131.
Livermore High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Maple St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4812
Grades: 9-12
| 1,803 students
Rank: #3232.
Vista Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4455 Seneca Park Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 657-7028
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: #3333.
Gateway To College High At Laney College
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Fallon St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #3434.
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
951 Palisade St.
Hayward, CA 94542
(510) 370-3334
Grades: 1-12
| 617 students
Rank: #3535.
Crossroads High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35753 Cedar Blvd.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-3720
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
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Alameda County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7013
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7014
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
720 Jackson St
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6590
Grades: K
| 20 students
1800 98th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
M
Hayward, CA 94543
(671) 366-3880
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1040 Florence Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
2125 Jefferson Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1936 Ct.land Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
6005 Stafford Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3313 Coffee Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
9736 Lawlor St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Grades: 6-8
| 17 students
725 Whipple Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-5363
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
39899 Balentine Dr., Suite 200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Grades: K-12
| 665 students
520 Jefferson St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
2607 Myrtle St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4500 Cabello St
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-4141
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Grades: K-5
| 72 students
1333 Broadway Suite 235
Oakland, CA 94612
Grades: K-5
| 43 students
101 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Grades: 5
| 28 students
Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
3800 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
12500 Campus Dr. Bldg. D
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Grades: 5
| 30 students
5735 Musick Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Grades: K-6
| 176 students
1900 Third St. Rm. 23
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 879-3037
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2614 Seminary Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
2607 Seminary Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Alameda County, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Alameda County, CA include Mission San Jose High School, American High School and Irvington High School. Alameda County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Alameda County?
113 public high schools are located in Alameda County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda County?
Alameda County public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Alameda County are often viewed compared to one another?

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