For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 849 students in the neighborhood of Peralta Hacienda, Oakland, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Peralta Hacienda are Life Academy and United For Success Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Peralta Hacienda, Oakland, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Peralta Hacienda, Oakland, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Life Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-1335
Gr: 6-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
United For Success Academy Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 35th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3228
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 879-3228
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Peralta Hacienda, Oakland, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Peralta Hacienda, Oakland, CA include Life Academy and United For Success Academy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Peralta Hacienda, Oakland?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Peralta Hacienda, Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Peralta Hacienda, Oakland?
the neighborhood of Peralta Hacienda, Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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