- Lockwood STEAM Academy Elementary — Grades K–5 · 678 students
- Lincoln Elementary — Grades K–5 · 664 students
- Chabot Elementary — Grades K–5 · 576 students
- Montclair Elementary — Grades K–5 · 547 students
- Franklin Elementary — Grades K–5 · 499 students
- Glenview Elementary — Grades K–5 · 476 students
- Laurel Elementary — Grades K–5 · 473 students
- Highland Community — Grades K–5 · 457 students
- Garfield Elementary — Grades K–5 · 454 students
- Sequoia Elementary — Grades K–5 · 452 students
- Global Family Elementary — Grades K–5 · 446 students
- Manzanita SEED Elementary — Grades K–5 · 436 students
- Reach Academy Elementary — Grades K–5 · 425 students
- Esperanza Elementary — Grades K–5 · 418 students
- Crocker Highlands Elementary — Grades K–5 · 415 students
- Joaquin Miller Elementary — Grades K–5 · 406 students
- Bridges @ Melrose Academy Elementary — Grades K–5 · 389 students
- Cleveland Elementary — Grades K–5 · 376 students
- Redwood Heights Elementary — Grades K–5 · 374 students
- Thornhill Elementary — Grades K–5 · 370 students
- Allendale Elementary — Grades K–5 · 368 students
- Peralta Elementary — Grades K–5 · 355 students
- Emerson Elementary — Grades K–5 · 354 students
- Bella Vista Elementary — Grades K–5 · 349 students
- Manzanita Community Elementary — Grades K–5 · 335 students
- + 25 more elementary schools
- Edna Brewer Middle — Grades 6–8 · 785 students
- Elmhurst United Middle — Grades 6–8 · 729 students
- Montera Middle — Grades 6–8 · 695 students
- Roosevelt Middle — Grades 6–8 · 512 students
- Claremont Middle — Grades 6–8 · 487 students
- Frick United Academy of Language Middle — Grades 6–8 · 392 students
- Urban Promise Academy Middle — Grades 6–8 · 392 students
- United for Success Academy Middle — Grades 6–8 · 347 students
- Westlake Middle — Grades 6–8 · 279 students
- West Oakland Middle — Grades 6–8 · 165 students
- Oakland Technical High — Grades 9–12 · 1,812 students
- Oakland High — Grades 9–12 · 1,579 students
- Skyline High — Grades 9–12 · 1,250 students
- Fremont High — Grades 9–12 · 1,166 students
- Castlemont High — Grades 9–12 · 719 students
- Rudsdale Continuation High — Grades 9–12 · 333 students
- McClymonds High — Grades 9–12 · 273 students
- Oakland International High — Grades 9–12 · 270 students
- MetWest High — Grades 9–12 · 199 students
- Young Adult Program — Grades 12–12 · 126 students
- Dewey Academy High — Grades 9–12 · 125 students
- Gateway to College High at Laney College — Grades 9–12 · 104 students
- Street Academy Alternative High — Grades 9–12 · 77 students
- Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High — Grades 9–12 · 58 students
- Coliseum College Prep Academy — Grades 6–12 · 861 students
- Melrose Leadership Academy — Grades K–8 · 722 students
- Madison Park Academy 6-12 — Grades 6–12 · 676 students
- Greenleaf — Grades K–8 · 613 students
- Independent Study Sojourner Truth — Grades K–12 · 481 students
- LIFE Academy — Grades 6–12 · 436 students
- Hillcrest — Grades K–8 · 393 students
- Bret Harte Middle — Grades 6–9 · 337 students
- Home and Hospital Program — Grades K–12 · 3 students
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| Metric | Oakland Unified School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 91 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Oakland Unified School District
Families searching for schools in Oakland, California (ZIP 94608) are zoned to Oakland Unified School District. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of California districts on the data NCES reports. The district operates 3 schools, covering Kindergarten – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
Oakland Unified School District reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $15,700 per year, placing it near the California state average of approximately $16,500 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 3 schools, Oakland Unified School District operates as a small, community-focused district serving students from Kindergarten – 12th. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
Oakland Unified School District has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 6/10, placing it in the average tier. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Oakland Unified School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 94608
Children in zip code 94608 are assigned to Oakland Unified School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 94608, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Oakland Unified School District at (510)434-7790 or visit www.ousd.org. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — California districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Oakland
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Oakland Unified School District serves zip code 94608, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 94608 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In California, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Oakland Unified School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 94608.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Oakland Unified School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 94608 data.