Top Rankings
Oakland Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 34,043 students in Oakland Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Oakland Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
82 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
34,043 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
1,817 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Oakland Unified School District, which is ranked #1151 of all 1,931 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 74% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1161 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
74%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
73 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,812 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
11%
12%
# Hispanic Students
15,687 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
55%
# Black Students
6,925 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
20%
5%
# White Students
3,652 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
11%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
291 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,551 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
3,528
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,930
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,794
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,826
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,802
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,816
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,242
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,247
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,236
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,266
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,391
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,314
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,651
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,131 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,732 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$890 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$774 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,131
$21,485
Spending / Student
$22,732
$19,787
Best Oakland Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
30 Marguerite Dr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-5127
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-5127
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Chabot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6686 Chabot Rd.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2106
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2106
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Thornhill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5880 Thornhill Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2157
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2157
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Crocker Highlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
525 Midcrest Rd.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3111
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3111
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Montclair Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1757 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3143
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3143
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #66.
Redwood Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 39th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2148
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2148
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #77.
Sequoia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3730 Lincoln Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2151
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2151
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 11th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-5133
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-5133
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #99.
Peralta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
460 63rd St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #1010.
Glenview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4215 La Cresta Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5119
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5119
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Cleveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
745 Cleveland St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2108
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2108
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5525 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-8142
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-8142
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1313.
Claremont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5750 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2201
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2201
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #1414.
Edna Brewer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3748 13th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3210
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3210
Grades: 6-8
| 781 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Dewey Academy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 2nd Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-8310
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-8310
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1240 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2309
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2309
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #1717.
Oakland Technical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4351 Brd.way
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2305
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2305
Grades: 9-12
| 1,796 students
Rank: #1818.
Gateway To College High At Laney College
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Fallon St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2311
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #1919.
Melrose Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4730 Fleming Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2152
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2152
Grades: K-8
| 656 students
Rank: #2020.
Manzanita Seed Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2409 E. 27th St.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-0175
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-0175
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #2121.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
915 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2116
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2116
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #2222.
Bella Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 E. 28th St.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2102
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2102
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #2323.
Acorn Woodland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 81st Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-5165
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-5165
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #2424.
Skyline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12250 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2306
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2306
Grades: 9-12
| 1,590 students
Rank: #2525.
Montera Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5555 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3211
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3211
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #2626.
Oakland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2304
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2304
Grades: 9-12
| 1,531 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Piedmont Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4314 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3146
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3146
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Sankofa United Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
581 61st St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2194
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2194
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #2929.
Metwest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 E. Tenth St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2338
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: #3030.
Life Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Grades: 6-12
| 424 students
Rank: #3131.
Roosevelt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1926 19th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-3212
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-3212
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #3232.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4803 Lawton Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #3333.
Laurel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Brown Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2131
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2131
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #3434.
Carl B. Munck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11900 Campus Dr.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-3168
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-3168
Grades: K-5
| 179 students
Rank: #3535.
Mcclymonds High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2607 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2303
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2303
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oakland Unified School District?
Oakland Unified School District manages 82 public schools serving 34,043 students.
What is the rank of Oakland Unified School District?
Oakland Unified School District is ranked #1151 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland Unified School District?
46% of Oakland Unified School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oakland Unified School District?
Oakland Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Oakland Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,732 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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