Best public schools in Alameda, CA
All 16 public schools in Alameda, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
16public schools
10,480students enrolled, 2025-26
67%median school, reading (ELA)
58%median school, math
$1.15Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Bay Farm has the highest reading result in Alameda at 82%, and Bay Farm has the highest math result at 83%. The median Alameda school is 11 points above the Alameda County reading average (56%) and 18 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Alameda Unified. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $1.14M to $1.15M.
Alameda elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay FarmAlameda · Grades K-5 | Alameda Unified | 82% | 83% | $1.14M |
| 2 | Frank Otis ElementaryAlameda · Grades K-5 | Alameda Unified | 80% | 78% | $1.15M |
| 3 | Edison ElementaryAlameda · Grades K-5 | Alameda Unified | 80% | 81% | $1.15M |
| 4 | Amelia Earhart ElementaryAlameda · Grades K-5 | Alameda Unified | 78% | 83% | $1.14M |
| 5 | Maya LinAlameda · Grades K-5 | Alameda Unified | 69% | 71% | $1.15M |
| 6 | Franklin ElementaryAlameda · Grades K-5 | Alameda Unified | 67% | 72% | $1.15M |
| 7 | William G. Paden ElementaryAlameda · Grades K-5 | Alameda Unified | 56% | 54% | $1.15M |
| 8 | Love ElementaryAlameda · Grades K-5 | Alameda Unified | 53% | 55% | $1.15M |
| 9 | The Academy of Alameda CharterAlameda · Grades K-8 | Alameda Unified | 48% | 44% | $1.15M |
| 10 | Ruby Bridges ElementaryAlameda · Grades K-5 | Alameda Unified | 41% | 41% | $1.15M |
Alameda middle schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln MiddleAlameda · Grades 6-8 | Alameda Unified | 82% | 70% | $1.15M |
| 2 | Will C. Wood MiddleAlameda · Grades 6-8 | Alameda Unified | 56% | 41% | $1.15M |
Alameda high schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alameda HighAlameda · Grades 9-12 | Alameda Unified | 79% | 62% | 209 | $1.15M |
Alameda K-12 schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encinal Junior/Senior HighAlameda · Grades 6-12 | Alameda Unified | 67% | 44% | $1.15M |
| 2 | Alameda Community Learning Center CharterAlameda · Grades 6-12 | Alameda Unified | 59% | 36% | $1.15M |
| 3 | Nea Community Learning Center CharterAlameda · Grades K-12 | Alameda Unified | 56% | 37% | $1.15M |
How Alameda compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda (median school) | 67% | 58% |
| Alameda County | 56% | 49% |
| California | 49% | 38% |