Castlemont High vs Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlemont High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
719 students
Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
231 students
| Measure | Castlemont High Oakland, California | Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1307 of 1,343 | #5067 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16542 of 16,910 | #47973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 719 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.3 vs 10.8).
- •Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 99%).
- •Castlemont High does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.3).
- •Castlemont High is the larger school with 719 students compared with 231.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castlemont High better than Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary ranks higher (14.3 vs 10.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Castlemont High and Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castlemont High: 719. Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castlemont High and Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary rank in California?
Castlemont High is 1307th of 1,343 and Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary is 5067th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).