Best middle schools in Oakland Unified (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 11 schools in Oakland Unified, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 155Claremont MiddleOakland · Public Middle51% Math proficiency · 487 students
- 249Edna Brewer MiddleOakland · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 785 students
- 330Montera MiddleOakland · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 695 students
- 418Roosevelt MiddleOakland · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 512 students
- 518Bret Harte MiddleOakland · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 337 students
- 616Urban Promise Academy MiddleOakland · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 392 students
- 715Westlake MiddleOakland · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 279 students
- 813West Oakland MiddleOakland · Public Middle7.5% Math proficiency · 165 students
- 910United for Success Academy MiddleOakland · Public Middle12% Math proficiency · 347 students
- 109Elmhurst United MiddleOakland · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 729 students
- 116Frick United Academy of Language MiddleOakland · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 392 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremont Middle Oakland · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.0 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 487 |
| 2 | Edna Brewer Middle Oakland · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.4 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 785 |
| 3 | Montera Middle Oakland · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.0 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 695 |
| 4 | Roosevelt Middle Oakland · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 18.1 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 512 |
| 5 | Bret Harte Middle Oakland · Middle · Grades 6–9 | Public | 17.6 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 6 | Urban Promise Academy Middle Oakland · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.0 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 7 | Westlake Middle Oakland · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.0 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 279 |
| 8 | West Oakland Middle Oakland · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.2 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 165 |
| 9 | United for Success Academy Middle Oakland · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 9.7 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 347 |
| 10 | Elmhurst United Middle Oakland · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 9.4 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 729 |
| 11 | Frick United Academy of Language Middle Oakland · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 5.8 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 392 |
Claremont Middle in Oakland leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Oakland Unified with a Success Index (US) of 55.0. Of the 11 schools shown, 11 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California middle schools rankings, every school on the Oakland Unified page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Oakland Unified?
Claremont Middle in Oakland, California ranks first among middle schools in Oakland Unified with a Success Index (US) of 55.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 487).
How are middle schools in Oakland Unified ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.