For the 2025 school year, there are 118 public middle schools serving 66,459 students in Alameda County, CA. The top ranked public middle schools in Alameda County, CA are Yu Ming Charter, William Hopkins Middle School and Cottonwood Creek. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alameda County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Alameda County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alameda County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2501 Chestnut St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Gr: K-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
William Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
600 Driscoll Rd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,417 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Creek
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2400 Central Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3333
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3333
Gr: K-8 | 1,060 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
740 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Gr: 6-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Eleanor Murray Fallon
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3601 Kohnen Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-9376
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-9376
Gr: 6-8 | 1,641 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Harvest Park Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Valley Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4444
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 1,051 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
John M. Horner Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4350 Irvington Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-4000
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 656-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,585 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Thomas S. Hart Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4433 Willow Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-3102
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 426-3102
Gr: 6-8 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4357 Thornton Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-9090
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-9090
Gr: 6-8 | 1,854 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Hillcrest
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30 Marguerite Dr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-5127
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-5127
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Sunol Glen Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11601 Main St.
Sunol, CA 94586
(925) 862-2026
Sunol, CA 94586
(925) 862-2026
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
Bay Farm
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Aughinbaugh Way
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
Gr: K-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Willard Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2425 Stuart St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6330
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 644-6330
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 Fernside Blvd.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Albany Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1259 Brighton Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3600
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1616.
Pleasanton Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5001 Case Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4390
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-4390
Gr: 6-8 | 1,015 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1717.
Downtown Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Dennison St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1818.
Martin Luther King Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1781 Rose St.
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6280
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 644-6280
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19722 Center St.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 247-0665
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 247-0665
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
William Mendenhall Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 El Padro Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4731
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4731
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2121.
Centerville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37720 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-2072
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-2072
Gr: 6-8 | 1,451 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Wells Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6800 Penn Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-6227
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-6227
Gr: 6-8 | 1,022 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
Kipp Summit Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2005 Via Barrett, Ste. A
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 258-0106
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 258-0106
Gr: 5-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9736 Lawlor St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Gr: K-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2525.
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Gr: K-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Andrew N. Christensen Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5757 Haggin Oaks Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4702
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4702
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2727.
Canyon Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19600 Cull Canyon Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 538-8833
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 538-8833
Gr: 6-8 | 1,432 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
Claremont Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5750 College Ave.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2201
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2929.
Edna Brewer Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3748 13th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3210
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3210
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3030.
Joe Michell
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Elaine Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4738
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4738
Gr: K-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3131.
Alameda Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3232.
Encinal Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Gr: 6-12 | 1,218 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3333.
The Academy Of Alameda
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Gr: K-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3434.
Aims College Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3535.
Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 Fairmont Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 670-7609
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 670-7609
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Alameda County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acacia Elementary Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7013
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7013
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Acacia Middle Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7014
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7014
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Alameda County Opportunity High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
313 W. Winton Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 670-4558
Gr: 7-12
720 Jackson St
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6590
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6590
Gr: K | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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%
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
1040 Florence Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
2125 Jefferson Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 486-8133
1936 Ct.land Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 436-9760
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Aspire Huntington Park Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
6005 Stafford Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 584-9033
Gr: K-6
Aspire University Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3313 Coffee Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 544-8722
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Barack Obama Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
9736 Lawlor St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-7713
Gr: 6-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
725 Whipple Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-5363
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-5363
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
39899 Balentine Dr., Suite 200
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 438-6841
Gr: K-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
520 Jefferson St.
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Hayward, CA 94540
(510) 723-3800
Gr: K-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
8610 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2607 Myrtle St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-3030
Gr: 9-12
4500 Cabello St
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-4141
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-4141
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 658-2900
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
8711 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 457-6900
Gr: K-5 | 72 students
Central Coast Virtual Charter School, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1333 Broadway Suite 235
Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland, CA 94612
Gr: K-5 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
101 Myrtle St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 992-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1086 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3701
Gr: 5 | 28 students
Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2333
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Community Day Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4917 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
3800 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 285-7511
Gr: K-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
12500 Campus Dr. Bldg. D
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 328-1119
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Gr: 5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
5735 Musick Ave.
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 818-4000
Gr: K-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1900 Third St. Rm. 23
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 879-3037
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 879-3037
Gr: 9-12
2614 Seminary Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2607 Seminary Ave
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 562-5238
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Alameda County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Alameda County, CA include Yu Ming Charter, William Hopkins Middle School and Cottonwood Creek. Alameda County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in Alameda County?
118 public middle schools are located in Alameda County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda County?
Alameda County public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Alameda County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Alameda County include: Creekside Middle School vs. Canyon Middle School, Canyon Middle School vs. Creekside Middle School, Wells Middle School vs. Eleanor Murray Fallon
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