For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,252 students in 94609, CA (there are , serving 643 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 94609, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94609, CA are Peralta Elementary School, Sankofa United Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 94609 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94609, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94609, CA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peralta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
460 63rd St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Sankofa United Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
581 61st St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2194
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2194
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4803 Lawton Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Oakland International High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4521 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1353
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1353
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Street Academy Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
417 29th St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2313
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2313
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
94609, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
581 61st St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1620
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1620
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94609, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94609, CA include Peralta Elementary School, Sankofa United Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94609?
5 public schools are located in 94609.
What percentage of students in 94609 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 94609 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94609?
94609 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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