Alameda County Schools & Education
Alameda County, California
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,694
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,762
School Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#26
of 58 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Alameda County
Measured School Summary
Alameda County performs at an average level with a school score of 56/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.4%.
Funding Context
Alameda County spends $8,694 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% above the California average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Alameda County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
385 public schools and 73 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
56/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #26 of 58 California counties with school score data.
Completion
87.4%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,694
$68 below the state average
School coverage
385
73 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Alameda County has 385 public schools across 73 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Alameda County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Alameda County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#26
of 58 California counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 97% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Oakland Unified
Elementary to high school visible
34,043 students
82 listed schools in this county slice.
Fremont Unified
Elementary to high school visible
33,057 students
44 listed schools in this county slice.
Hayward Unified
Elementary to high school visible
17,887 students
29 listed schools in this county slice.
Pleasanton Unified
Elementary to high school visible
13,837 students
17 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Oakland Unified is the largest listed district slice, with 82 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Alameda County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Alameda County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Comparison context
Compare Alameda County With Nearby School Markets
Alameda County appears in curated regional school comparisons where parents commonly weigh county lines, housing tradeoffs, commute, and district boundaries before narrowing to individual schools.
Bay Area
Alameda County vs Santa Clara County vs San Mateo County Schools
This comparison is for families weighing East Bay, South Bay, and Peninsula school signals alongside commute and housing cost.
Compared with
Santa Clara County, CA and San Mateo County, CA
Current leader
San Mateo County, CA at 65/100
Graduation-rate leader: San Mateo County, CA at 88.5%
Education Overview
About Schools in Alameda County, California
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Vast Network for Bay Area Students
Alameda County manages a massive education infrastructure featuring 385 public schools across 73 districts. This diverse system serves 211,398 students and includes 215 elementary schools and 85 high schools. The landscape is dense and multi-faceted, reflecting the county's urban and suburban blend.
Focus on Large Districts and Charter Options
Oakland Unified leads the county with 34,043 students across 82 schools, closely followed by Fremont Unified's 33,057 students. Charter schools play a significant role here, with 51 campuses representing 13.2% of all schools. These institutions offer a variety of specialized learning environments for local families.
Urban and Suburban Learning Environments
With 205 suburban and 175 city schools, the county offers a predominantly metropolitan educational experience. Schools average 574 students, though institutions like Dublin High reach as many as 3,500 students. This mix provides families with options ranging from high-capacity campuses to smaller neighborhood sites.
School Overview
Total Schools
385
in Alameda County
Reported Enrollment
211,398
372 schools reporting
School Districts
73
districts
Charter Schools
51
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
73 School Districts in Alameda County
Oakland Unified
GuideFremont Unified
GuideHayward Unified
GuidePleasanton Unified
GuideLivermore Valley Joint Unified
GuideDublin Unified
GuideNew Haven Unified
GuideCastro Valley Unified
GuideBerkeley Unified
GuideAlameda Unified
Guide385 Public Schools in Alameda County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 42 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 385 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin High | Profile | Dublin Unified | Dublin, 94568Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,500 |
| James Logan High | Profile | New Haven Unified | Union City, 94587Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,315 |
| Berkeley High | Profile | Berkeley Unified | Berkeley, 94704City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 3,204 |
| Castro Valley High | Profile | Castro Valley Unified | Castro Valley, 94546Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,799 |
| Amador Valley High | Profile | Pleasanton Unified | Pleasanton, 94566City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,665 |
| San Leandro High | Profile | San Leandro Unified | San Leandro, 94577Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,566 |
| American High | Profile | Fremont Unified | Fremont, 94536Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,501 |
| Granada High | Profile | Livermore Valley Joint Unified | Livermore, 94550City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,279 |
| Irvington High | Profile | Fremont Unified | Fremont, 94538Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,207 |
| Foothill High | Profile | Pleasanton Unified | Pleasanton, 94588City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,199 |
| Mt. Eden High | Profile | Hayward Unified | Hayward, 94545Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,947 |
| Washington High | Profile | Fremont Unified | Fremont, 94536Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,931 |
| Mission San Jose High | Profile | Fremont Unified | Fremont, 94539Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,878 |
| Alameda High | Profile | Alameda Unified | Alameda, 94501Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,802 |
| Oakland Technical High | Profile | Oakland Unified | Oakland, 94611City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,796 |
| Livermore High | Profile | Livermore Valley Joint Unified | Livermore, 94550City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,765 |
| Hayward High | Profile | Hayward Unified | Hayward, 94540Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,712 |
| Arroyo High | Profile | San Lorenzo Unified | San Lorenzo, 94580Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,610 |
| Eleanor Murray Fallon | Profile | Dublin Unified | Dublin, 94568Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,590 |
| Skyline High | Profile | Oakland Unified | Oakland, 94619City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,590 |
Dublin High
Dublin Unified
Dublin, 94568 / Suburb: Large
James Logan High
New Haven Unified
Union City, 94587 / Suburb: Large
Berkeley High
Berkeley Unified
Berkeley, 94704 / City: Midsize
Castro Valley High
Castro Valley Unified
Castro Valley, 94546 / Suburb: Large
Amador Valley High
Pleasanton Unified
Pleasanton, 94566 / City: Small
San Leandro High
San Leandro Unified
San Leandro, 94577 / Suburb: Large
American High
Fremont Unified
Fremont, 94536 / Suburb: Large
Granada High
Livermore Valley Joint Unified
Livermore, 94550 / City: Small
Irvington High
Fremont Unified
Fremont, 94538 / Suburb: Large
Foothill High
Pleasanton Unified
Pleasanton, 94588 / City: Small
Mt. Eden High
Hayward Unified
Hayward, 94545 / Suburb: Large
Washington High
Fremont Unified
Fremont, 94536 / Suburb: Large
Mission San Jose High
Fremont Unified
Fremont, 94539 / Suburb: Large
Alameda High
Alameda Unified
Alameda, 94501 / Suburb: Large
Oakland Technical High
Oakland Unified
Oakland, 94611 / City: Large
Livermore High
Livermore Valley Joint Unified
Livermore, 94550 / City: Small
Hayward High
Hayward Unified
Hayward, 94540 / Suburb: Large
Arroyo High
San Lorenzo Unified
San Lorenzo, 94580 / Suburb: Large
Eleanor Murray Fallon
Dublin Unified
Dublin, 94568 / Suburb: Large
Skyline High
Oakland Unified
Oakland, 94619 / City: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
- John M. Horner Middle
- Tennyson High
- Oakland High
- Newark Memorial High
- John F. Kennedy High
- Canyon Middle
- Thornton Junior High
- San Lorenzo High
- Encinal Junior/Senior High
- Thomas S. Hart Middle
- Albany High
- Fremont High
- Itliong-Vera Cruz
- Harvest Park Middle
- G. M. Walters Middle
- Pleasanton Middle
- Newark Junior High
- Cottonwood Creek
- Cesar Chavez Middle
- J. M. Amador Elementary
- Wells Middle
- Centerville Junior High
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,694
State avg $8,762
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Alameda County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which California counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in California?
How should I read the school score in Alameda County?
What is the graduation rate in Alameda County?
How much does Alameda County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Alameda County, California — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Alameda County, California?
Alameda County manages a massive education infrastructure featuring 385 public schools across 73 districts. This diverse system serves 211,398 students and includes 215 elementary schools and 85 high schools. The landscape is dense and multi-faceted, reflecting the county's urban and suburban blend.
What are the major school districts in Alameda County, California?
Oakland Unified leads the county with 34,043 students across 82 schools, closely followed by Fremont Unified's 33,057 students. Charter schools play a significant role here, with 51 campuses representing 13.2% of all schools. These institutions offer a variety of specialized learning environments for local families.
What is the school experience like in Alameda County?
With 205 suburban and 175 city schools, the county offers a predominantly metropolitan educational experience. Schools average 574 students, though institutions like Dublin High reach as many as 3,500 students. This mix provides families with options ranging from high-capacity campuses to smaller neighborhood sites.
Counties with Similar School Profile
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.