For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,436 students in the neighborhood of East Lake, Oakland, CA.
The neighborhood of East Lake, Oakland, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.71, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Lake, Oakland, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
915 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2116
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2116
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Dewey Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 2nd Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-8310
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-8310
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
La Escuelita
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Third Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2121
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2121
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Lake, Oakland, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Lake, Oakland, CA include Franklin Elementary School, Dewey Academy High School and La Escuelita.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Lake, Oakland?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Lake, Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Lake, Oakland?
the neighborhood of East Lake, Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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