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Best Oakland Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 120 public elementary schools serving 49,192 students in Oakland, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, CA are Beach Elementary School, Yu Ming Charter and Wildwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Oakland, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2501 Chestnut St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Gr: K-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
301 Wildwood Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Havens Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
323 Highland Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2699
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
740 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
30 Marguerite Dr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-5127
Gr: K-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Thornhill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5880 Thornhill Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-2157
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Chabot Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6686 Chabot Rd.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2106
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Crocker Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
525 Midcrest Rd.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3111
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1757 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3143
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
Redwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4401 39th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2148
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Downtown Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 Dennison St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Peralta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
460 63rd St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
225 11th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-5133
Gr: K-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4215 La Cresta Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5580
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3730 Lincoln Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2151
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
745 Cleveland St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2108
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Joaquin Miller Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5525 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-8142
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9736 Lawlor St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Gr: K-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Claremont Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5750 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
Edna Brewer Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3748 13th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3210
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Aspire Vincent Shalvey Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10038 Hwy. 99 East Frontage Rd
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 931-5399
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2424.
Aims College Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Melrose Leadership Academy
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4730 Fleming Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2152
Gr: K-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Oakland School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
530 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Gr: 6-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2727.
Aspire River Oaks Charter
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1801 Pyrenees Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 956-8100
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3293 East Morada Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 437-9899
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
Impact Academy Of Arts & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2560 Darwin St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 300-1560
Gr: 6-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Sankofa United Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
581 61st St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2194
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3131.
East Bay Innovation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3400 Malcolm Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9557
Gr: 6-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3232.
Acorn Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 81st Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-5570
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
915 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2116
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Bella Vista Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1025 East 28th St.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-2102
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Aspire Juanita Tate Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
123 West 59th St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 235-8400
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, CA include Beach Elementary School, Yu Ming Charter and Wildwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oakland?
120 public elementary schools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Oakland are often viewed compared to one another?

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