For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,572 students in 94602, CA (there are , serving 1,597 private students). 50% of all K-12 students in 94602, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94602, CA are Sequoia Elementary School, Glenview Elementary School and Bret Harte Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94602 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94602, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94602, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3730 Lincoln Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2151
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2151
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4215 La Cresta Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5119
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5119
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2206
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2206
Grades: 6-9
| 417 students
Rank: #44.
Fruitvale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Boston Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5117
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5117
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
94602, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4551 Steele St.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 698-3794
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 698-3794
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94602, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94602, CA include Sequoia Elementary School, Glenview Elementary School and Bret Harte Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 94602?
4 public schools are located in 94602.
What percentage of students in 94602 go to public school?
50% of all K-12 students in 94602 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94602?
94602 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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