For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 925 students in 94609, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94609, CA are Peralta Elementary School, Sankofa United Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94609 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94609, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94609, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peralta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
460 63rd St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Sankofa United Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
581 61st St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2194
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2194
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4803 Lawton Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 94609, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94609, CA include Peralta Elementary School, Sankofa United Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94609?
3 public elementary schools are located in 94609.
What is the racial composition of students in 94609?
94609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.