For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,443 students in 94618, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94618, CA are Hillcrest, Chabot Elementary School and Claremont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94618 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94618, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94618, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest
(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
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Chabot Elementary 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
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
Claremont Middle 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
| 488 students
94618, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Far West (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5263 Broadway Terr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-7116
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-7116
Grades: 6-12
| 157 students
Far West Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5263 Broadway Terr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-1580
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-1580
Grades: 6-12
| 212 students
25 S. Hill Ct.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 549-4900
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 549-4900
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94618, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94618, CA include Hillcrest, Chabot Elementary School and Claremont Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94618?
3 public elementary schools are located in 94618.
What is the racial composition of students in 94618?
94618 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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