For the 2024-25 school year, there are 51 public middle schools serving 23,846 students in Oakland, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Oakland, CA are Piedmont Middle School, Hillcrest and Downtown Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Oakland, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
740 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Downtown Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Dennison St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Grades: 6-8
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9736 Lawlor St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Grades: K-8
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Grades: K-8
| 625 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Aims College Prep Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: #99.
Oakland School For The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Grades: 6-12
| 779 students
Rank: #1010.
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3293 E. Morada Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 437-9899
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 437-9899
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
Impact Academy Of Arts & Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2560 Darwin St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1560
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1560
Grades: 6-12
| 775 students
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
East Bay Innovation Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Malcolm Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
Grades: 6-12
| 533 students
Rank: #1515.
Kipp Bridge Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Market St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 929-0437
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 929-0437
Grades: K-8
| 509 students
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Urban Montessori Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4551 Steele St.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 842-1181
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 842-1181
Grades: K-8
| 328 students
Rank: #1818.
Lazear Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
824 29th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 689-2018
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 689-2018
Grades: K-8
| 463 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2050 W. Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 943-2389
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 943-2389
Grades: 6-12
| 770 students
Rank: #2121.
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2079 Saturn Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 826-9616
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 826-9616
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
Rank: #2222.
Ascend
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3709 E. 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3140
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3140
Grades: K-8
| 492 students
Rank: #2323.
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
819 Sunset Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 521-3010
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 521-3010
Grades: 6-12
| 596 students
Rank: #2424.
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 658-2900
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 658-2900
Grades: K-8
| 523 students
Rank: #2525.
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3040 Hilltop Mall Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 684-8900
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 684-8900
Grades: 6-12
| 591 students
Rank: #2626.
Oakland Unity Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1180 70th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 564-4851
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 564-4851
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Rank: #2727.
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 596-8901
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 596-8901
Grades: 4-12
| 272 students
Rank: #2828.
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2360 El Camino Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(916) 979-1788
Oakland, CA 94606
(916) 979-1788
Grades: 6-12
| 505 students
Rank: #2929.
Aurum Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1034 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(415) 763-8974
Oakland, CA 94621
(415) 763-8974
Grades: 6-8
| 146 students
Rank: #3030.
Lighthouse Community Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
444 Hegenberger St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 562-8801
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 562-8801
Grades: K-8
| 544 students
Rank: #3131.
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 105th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 635-7737
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 635-7737
Grades: 6-12
| 451 students
Rank: #3232.
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1286 Runnymede St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 434-5000
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 434-5000
Grades: K-8
| 532 students
Rank: #3333.
Greenleaf
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6328 E. 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3112
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3112
Grades: K-8
| 618 students
Rank: #3434.
Aspire Pacific Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2565 58th St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 589-2800
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 589-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 517 students
Rank: #3535.
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8251 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5330
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5330
Grades: K-12
| 690 students
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Oakland, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 98th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
2125 Jefferson Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aspire Eres Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1936 Ct.land Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
Aspire Huntington Park Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
6005 Stafford Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Aspire University Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Barack Obama Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9736 Lawlor St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Grades: 6-8
| 17 students
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
2607 Myrtle St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
California College Preparatory Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Castlemont Junior Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Castlemont Primary Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Grades: K-5
| 72 students
Central Coast Virtual Charter School, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1333 Broadway Suite 235
Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland, CA 94612
Grades: K-5
| 43 students
Civicorps Corpsmember Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
101 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Community Day (Closed 2022)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Community Day Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
Conservatory Of Vocal/instrumental Arts (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3800 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
12500 Campus Dr. Bldg. D
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
East Oakland Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2614 Seminary Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
2607 Seminary Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 639-1466
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 639-1466
Grades: 9-12
| 185 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
4610 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3020
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3020
Grades: 10-12
| 140 students
6701 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 636-0520
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 636-0520
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
8000 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 568-0500
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 568-0500
Grades: K-6
| 153 students
1700 28th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1240
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1240
Grades: K-5
| 123 students
Hillside Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2369 84th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-0131
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-0131
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Huerta (Dolores) Learning Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
1936 Courtland Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-9790
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-9790
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
2035 40th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1280
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1280
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
25 S. Hill Ct.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 549-4900
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 549-4900
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Kipp Stockton Kindergarten-12 Grade (Closed 2023)
Charter School
742 Dallas Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(209) 888-1686
Oakland, CA 94607
(209) 888-1686
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
991 14th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2421
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2421
Grades: 5-8
| 221 students
2607 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Grades: 6-8
| 97 students
746 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-1300
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-1300
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
8601 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Oakland, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oakland, CA include Piedmont Middle School, Hillcrest and Downtown Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Oakland?
51 public middle schools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Oakland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Oakland include: Montera Middle School vs. Edna Brewer Middle School, Claremont Middle School vs. Edna Brewer Middle School, Edna Brewer Middle School vs. Montera Middle School
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