For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,037 students in the neighborhood of West Oakland, Oakland, CA.
The neighborhood of West Oakland, Oakland, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.72, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Oakland, Oakland, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aspire Port City Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2040 West Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 943-2389
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 943-2389
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
West Oakland Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
991 14th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2204
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2204
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
960 Tenth St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2182
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2182
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Oakland, Oakland, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Oakland, Oakland, CA include Aspire Port City Academy, West Oakland Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Oakland, Oakland?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Oakland, Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Oakland, Oakland?
the neighborhood of West Oakland, Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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