Top Rankings
Alameda Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,035 students in Alameda Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alameda Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
9,035 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
381 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Alameda Unified School District, which is ranked #197 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.63
# American Indian Students
18 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,736 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
30%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,534 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
56%
# Black Students
512 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
2,513 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
28%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
45 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,629 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
18%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
849
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
596
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
626
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
661
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
676
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
685
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
645
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
644
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
607
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
724
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
737
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
796
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
789
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,908 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,606 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$171 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$168 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,908
$19,974
Spending / Student
$18,606
$18,396
Best Alameda Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Packet Landing Rd.
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Buena Vista Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1433 San Antonio Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4004
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4004
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Bay Farm
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Aughinbaugh Way
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
Grades: K-8
| 568 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 Fernside Blvd.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Grades: 6-8
| 922 students
Rank: #77.
Alameda High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
Grades: 9-12
| 1,863 students
Rank: #88.
Frank Otis Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3010 Fillmore St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #99.
William G. Paden Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #1010.
Maya Lin
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 Taylor Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1111.
Encinal Junior/senior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Grades: 6-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #1212.
Will C. Wood Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #1313.
Love Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2025 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1414.
Ruby Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
351 Jack London Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1515.
Island High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4024
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4024
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
2060 Challenger Dr.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7000
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,035 students.
What is the rank of Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District is ranked #197 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda Unified School District?
30% of Alameda Unified School District students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alameda Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,606 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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