Best Redwood Heights Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,197 students in the neighborhood of Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA.
The neighborhood of Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA public schools have a diversity score of 0.80, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4401 39th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2148
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Urban Montessori Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4551 Steele St.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 842-1181
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3750 Brown Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2131
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA include Redwood Heights Elementary School, Urban Montessori Charter and Laurel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Redwood Heights, Oakland?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Redwood Heights, Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Redwood Heights, Oakland?
the neighborhood of Redwood Heights, Oakland public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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