For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,837 students in 94605, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94605, CA are Francophone Charter School Of Oakland, East Bay Innovation Academy and Oakland Academy Of Knowledge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94605 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94605, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94605, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9736 Lawlor St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
East Bay Innovation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Malcolm Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
Gr: 6-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Academy Of Knowledge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8755 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2169
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2169
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Burckhalter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3994 Burckhalter Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2105
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2105
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8251 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5330
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5330
Gr: K-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Bay Area Technology
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8251 Fontaine St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 382-9932
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 382-9932
Gr: 6-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Rank: #77.
Grass Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4720 Dunkirk Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2122
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2122
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Markham Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7220 Krause Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2138
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-2138
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Frick United Academy Of Language Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2845 64th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3219
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3219
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
3550 64th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5004
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-5004
Gr: 2 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 94605, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94605, CA include Francophone Charter School Of Oakland, East Bay Innovation Academy and Oakland Academy Of Knowledge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94605?
10 public elementary schools are located in 94605.
What is the racial composition of students in 94605?
94605 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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