For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,168 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 99% 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 | 441 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 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
94601, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4610 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3020
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3020
Gr: 10-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1700 28th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1240
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1240
Gr: K-5 | 123 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1936 Courtland Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-9790
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-9790
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
2035 40th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1280
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1280
Gr: K-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4610 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5233
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5233
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4610 Foothill Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5257
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 434-5257
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-8465
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-8465
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1
1700 28th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 904-6400
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 904-6400
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Youth Employment Partnership Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2300 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3447
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3447
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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