For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,525 students in 94603, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 94603, CA are Madison Park Academy Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary School and Reach Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94603 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94603, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94603, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Park Academy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
470 El Paseo Dr.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-1154
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-1154
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10315 E St.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-2172
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-2172
Gr: K-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Reach Academy Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9845 Bancroft Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-2193
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-2193
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Madison Park Academy 6-12
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Capistrano Dr.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-2315
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-2315
Gr: 6-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 105th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 775-0255
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 775-0255
Gr: K-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Esperanza Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10315 E St.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-2177
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-2177
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #77.
Brookfield Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Jones Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-2103
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-2103
Gr: K-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Elmhurst United Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 98th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-3229
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 879-3229
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94603, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94603, CA include Madison Park Academy Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary School and Reach Academy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94603?
8 public schools are located in 94603.
What is the racial composition of students in 94603?
94603 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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