Top Rated Schools in This City

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Oakland based on a variety of measures. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.

College Success Award

These are some of the best public high schools in Oakland at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.

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Parent / Guardian
August 14, 2025
We have two profoundly gifted boys. I spent years searching for a school that could challenge them academically while fostering a strong social foundation—until we found Barnstable Academy, which has... More
Review for Barnstable Academy
Parent / Guardian
August 09, 2025
My daughter is going into her 4th year at Barnstable and the experience has been life changing for her!! The school looks at each child as an individual and helps build the right experience for them,... More
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Teacher
March 24, 2025
I wouldn’t recommend any staff of color to work at this school. There seems to be a biases towards people of color. The parents were great, I am referring to the management. I never felt completely... More
Review for Square One Kids Academy