For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,155 students in 94603, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94603, CA are Madison Park Academy 6-12, Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public and Elmhurst United Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94603 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94603, 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 94603, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
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 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
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 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
94603, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 98th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Oakland, CA 94603
(510) 639-2893
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 94603, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94603, CA include Madison Park Academy 6-12, Lodestar A Lighthouse Community Charter Public and Elmhurst United Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 94603?
3 public middle schools are located in 94603.
What is the racial composition of students in 94603?
94603 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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