These are some of the top-rated public schools in Oakland based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Districts
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Los Angeles Unified School District
427,795 students | LOS ANGELES, CA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 1012 schools -
Oakland Unified School District
34,149 students | OAKLAND, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 123 schools -
Lodi Unified School District
27,323 students | LODI, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 55 schools -
Alameda Unified School District
8,830 students | ALAMEDA, CA
Grades TK-12 | 20 schools -
Alameda County Office of Education
264 students | HAYWARD, CA
Grades PK, K-12 | 15 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Oakland
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Parent / Guardian
July 28, 2025
I would not recommend MLK my son was there from 2-5 grade during his time at MLK he was in constant fights I’m sure he had a part in some of them other times not so much one day he reported that two... More
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 23, 2025
My experience at Edna Brewer middle school was horrible and gave me PTSD from the school. They did nothing about me going through bullying and harassment from all grades.
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Edna Brewer Middle School
Parent / Guardian
July 23, 2025
Absolutely awful. They focus more on their welcoming and inclusive aura rather than their actual learning. Staff are unnecessarily strict and enforce so many rules, getting something out of this... More
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St. Paul's Episcopal School