Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 94607

This analysis examines six elementary schools in Oakland's 94607 zip code, serving grades K-8, revealing dramatic differences in performance and resources within the same community.

Yu Ming Charter stands out as the top performer, with state test scores more than double the California average and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.1%, contributing to its consistent ranking in the 97th-99th percentile statewide over three years. Lincoln Elementary also performs well above average, while American Indian Public Charter School II shows solid results. In contrast, Martin Luther King Junior Elementary and Prescott Elementary face significant challenges, with proficiency rates below 10% in some subjects and chronic absenteeism above 50% at MLK Jr. Elementary.

Notably, higher per-student spending does not guarantee better outcomes; the highest-spending school, KIPP Bridge Academy, ranks in the 29th percentile, while the lowest-spending, Yu Ming Charter, is among the state's best. The district rankings reflect this disparity, with the Yu Ming Charter District in the 99th percentile statewide, while the Oakland Unified district, which includes most traditional public schools here, ranks in the 23rd percentile.