For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 905 students in 94609, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94609, CA are Peralta Elementary School, Sankofa United Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 94609 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94609, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94609, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peralta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
460 63rd St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-3145
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Sankofa United Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
581 61st St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2194
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2194
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4803 Lawton Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-2115
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
94609, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
581 61st St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1620
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 879-1620
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 94609, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 94609, CA include Peralta Elementary School, Sankofa United Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94609?
3 public elementary schools are located in 94609.
What is the racial composition of students in 94609?
94609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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