Alameda Unified School District

2060 Challenger Dr
Alameda, CA 94501-1037
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Alameda Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,260 students in Alameda Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alameda Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
9,260 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
394 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alameda Unified School District, which is ranked #192 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#179 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
57%
34%
67%
47%
50%
29%
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.77
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
30%
12%
% Hispanic
17%
56%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
28%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,448 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,154 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$171 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$168 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,448
$20,100
Spending / Student
$18,154
$18,511

Best Alameda Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 Packet Landing Rd.
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4003
Gr: K-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2700 Buena Vista Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1433 San Antonio Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4004
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Bay Farm
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Aughinbaugh Way
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 748-4010
Gr: K-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1250 Fernside Blvd.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4018
Gr: 6-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Frank Otis Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3010 Fillmore St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Alameda High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
Gr: 9-12 | 1,868 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
William G. Paden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
444 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Maya Lin
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
825 Taylor Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Encinal Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Gr: 6-12 | 1,280 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Will C. Wood Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1801 Sandcreek Way
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Love Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2025 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Ruby Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
351 Jack London Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
Island High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4024
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
2060 Challenger Dr.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,260 students.
What is the rank of Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District is ranked #192 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alameda Unified School District?
30% of Alameda Unified School District students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alameda Unified School District?
Alameda Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alameda Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,154 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 9,260 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in CA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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