For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,157 students in 94621, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94621, CA are Oakland Unity Middle School, Lazear Charter Academy and Ascend. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94621 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94621, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94621, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Unity Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1180 70th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 564-4851
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 564-4851
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lazear Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
824 29th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 689-2018
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 689-2018
Gr: K-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Ascend
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3709 East 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3140
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3140
Gr: K-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #44.
Aurum Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1034 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(415) 763-8974
Oakland, CA 94621
(415) 763-8974
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Lighthouse Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
444 Hegenberger St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 562-8801
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 562-8801
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Greenleaf
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6328 East 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3112
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3112
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Coliseum College Prep Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1390 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3232
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
94621, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6701 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 636-0520
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 636-0520
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
8000 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 568-0500
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 568-0500
Gr: K-6 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 99%
6701 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-1340
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-1340
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
7850 Earhart Rd
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 633-6375
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 633-6375
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students
1180 70th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 812-8903
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 812-8903
Gr: 6-8
1390 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 639-3226
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 639-3226
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
8501 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-8559
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-8559
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
8000 Birch St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-1620
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-1620
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
6328 East 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-1630
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-1630
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 94621, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94621, CA include Oakland Unity Middle School, Lazear Charter Academy and Ascend.
How many public middle schools are located in 94621?
8 public middle schools are located in 94621.
What is the racial composition of students in 94621?
94621 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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