For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,030 students in the neighborhood of Patten, Oakland, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Patten are Oakland Charter High School and Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Patten, Oakland, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Patten, Oakland, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2433 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-0101
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 436-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
819 Sunset Ave.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 521-3010
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 521-3010
Gr: 6-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Patten, Oakland, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Patten, Oakland, CA include Oakland Charter High School and Aspire Vanguard College Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Patten, Oakland?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Patten, Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Patten, Oakland?
the neighborhood of Patten, Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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