Best Public Schools in Zip Code 94610

This analysis covers five public schools in Oakland's 94610 zip code, serving grades K-12, with four schools in the Oakland Unified district and one charter high school in the AIMS College Prep High District.

Crocker Highlands Elementary stands out as the top performer, with academic proficiency rates above 70% and the lowest chronic absenteeism at 5.1%. Edna Brewer Middle also performs well, consistently ranking above average. In contrast, Bella Vista Elementary has the lowest proficiency rates and the highest chronic absenteeism at 28.2%. Both high schools, Oakland High and AIMS College Prep High, underperform state averages in core subjects, with Oakland High's graduation rate of 80.9% below the state average.

There is a notable performance decline from elementary to high school levels within the area. Per-student spending varies significantly, from $17,013 at AIMS College Prep High to $26,694 at Bella Vista Elementary, but does not show a clear correlation with academic outcomes. The data indicates that schools in this zip code face district-wide challenges, including higher-than-average chronic absenteeism and dropout rates compared to the state.