Best 94606 California Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 7,135 students in 94606, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94606, CA are Downtown Charter Academy, Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle School and Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94606 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94606, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94606, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downtown Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 Dennison St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 535-1580
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Aspire Benjamin Holt Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3293 East Morada Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 437-9899
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2079 Saturn Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 826-9616
Gr: 6-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1926 19th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-3212
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 658-2900
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
819 Sunset Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 521-3010
Gr: 6-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2050 West Ln.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 943-2389
Gr: 6-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3040 Hilltop Mall Rd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 684-8900
Gr: 6-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 105th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 635-7737
Gr: 6-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #1010.
Aspire Pacific Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2565 58th St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(323) 589-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2360 El Camino Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(916) 979-1788
Gr: 6-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1286 Runnymede St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(650) 614-9100
Gr: K-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #1313.
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1009 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 567-9631
Gr: 6-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Community School For Creative Education
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2111 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 686-4131
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Aspire Capitol Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Folsom Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(916) 739-8520
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 94606, CA?
How many public middle schools are located in 94606?
15 public middle schools are located in 94606.
What is the racial composition of students in 94606?
94606 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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