Best Coliseum Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 941 students in the neighborhood of Coliseum, Oakland, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Coliseum are Oakland Unity Middle School, Aurum Preparatory Academy and Coliseum College Prep Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Coliseum, Oakland, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average).
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 Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Coliseum, Oakland, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Unity Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 70th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 564-4851
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Aurum Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1034 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 746-7862
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Coliseum College Prep Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1390 66th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 879-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Coliseum, Oakland, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Coliseum, Oakland, CA include Oakland Unity Middle School, Aurum Preparatory Academy and Coliseum College Prep Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Coliseum, Oakland?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Coliseum, Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Coliseum, Oakland?
the neighborhood of Coliseum, Oakland 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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