For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,175 students in 94601, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94601, CA are Life Academy, Urban Promise Academy Middle School and United For Success Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94601 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94601, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94601, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Life Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Gr: 6-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Urban Promise Academy Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3031 East 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-5236
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-5236
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
United For Success Academy Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3228
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3228
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
94601, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Oakland Charter High School (Closed 2026)
Charter School
2433 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-0101
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 94601, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94601, CA include Life Academy, Urban Promise Academy Middle School and United For Success Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 94601?
3 public middle schools are located in 94601.
What is the racial composition of students in 94601?
94601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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