For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 864 students in 94618, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 94618, CA are Hillcrest and Claremont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94618 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94618, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94618, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
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.
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%
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 middle schools in 94618, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 94618, CA include Hillcrest and Claremont Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 94618?
2 public middle schools are located in 94618.
What is the racial composition of students in 94618?
94618 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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