For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,823 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown Oakland are Lincoln Elementary School, American Indian Public Charter School Ii and Aims College Prep Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 11th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-5133
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-5133
Grades: K-5
| 687 students
Rank: #22.
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Grades: K-8
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Aims College Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Oakland School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Grades: 6-12
| 780 students
Rank: #55.
Gateway To College High At Laney College
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Fallon St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2311
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 879-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #66.
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 596-8901
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 596-8901
Grades: 6-12
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA include Lincoln Elementary School, American Indian Public Charter School Ii and Aims College Prep Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Oakland, Oakland?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Oakland, Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Oakland, Oakland?
the neighborhood of Downtown Oakland, Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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