Top 5 Best 94609 California Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,338 students in 94609, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 630 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 94609, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 94609, CA are Peralta Elementary School, Sankofa United Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94609 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94609, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94609, CA Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peralta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
460 63rd St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Sankofa United Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
581 61st St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2194
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4803 Lawton Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #44.
Oakland International High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4521 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1353
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Street Academy Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
417 29th St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2313
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 94609 California

94609, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
581 61st St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1620
Grades: K-5
| 160 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 94609, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94609, CA include Peralta Elementary School, Sankofa United Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94609?
5 public schools are located in 94609.
What percentage of students in 94609 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 94609 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94609?
94609 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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