For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,572 students in 94618, CA (there are , serving 1,748 private students). 47% of all K-12 students in 94618, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94618, CA are Hillcrest, Chabot Elementary School and Claremont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94618 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94618, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94618, CA 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Chabot Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6686 Chabot Rd.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2106
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-2106
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
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: n/an/a
25 South Hill Ct.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-8812
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-8812
Gr: K | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
94618, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Far West (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
5263 Broadway Terr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-7116
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 654-7116
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Far West Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5263 Broadway Terr.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-1580
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-1580
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 94618, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94618, CA include Hillcrest, Chabot Elementary School and Claremont Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 94618?
4 public schools are located in 94618.
What percentage of students in 94618 go to public school?
47% of all K-12 students in 94618 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94618?
94618 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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