For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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