For the 2026 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 (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.
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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