Top Rankings
Piedmont City Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,327 students in Piedmont City Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Piedmont City Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Piedmont City Unified School District are Beach Elementary School, Wildwood Elementary School and Havens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Piedmont City Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,327 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Piedmont City Unified School District, which is ranked #14 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 96% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
371 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
16%
12%
# Hispanic Students
243 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
55%
# Black Students
45 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
1,233 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
53%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
432 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
19%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
199
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
147
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
141
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
176
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
183
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
188
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
222
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
206
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
208
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,351 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,873 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,351
$21,485
Spending / Student
$31,873
$19,787
Best Piedmont City Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Wildwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
301 Wildwood Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Havens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
323 Highland Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2699
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2699
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Piedmont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2626
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2626
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: #66.
Millennium High Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2703
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2703
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
760 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2892
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2892
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Piedmont City Unified School District?
Piedmont City Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,327 students.
What is the rank of Piedmont City Unified School District?
Piedmont City Unified School District is ranked #14 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Piedmont City Unified School District?
53% of Piedmont City Unified School District students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Piedmont City Unified School District?
Piedmont City Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Piedmont City Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,873 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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