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Alameda County Public Schools

Total Schools

385

public schools

Total Enrollment

211,398

students

School Districts

73

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Alameda County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for California; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Alameda County has 73 district entries. Oakland Unified is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 82 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 20 listed communities. Oakland has the most listed schools, with 123 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 215 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 51 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 51 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

42 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

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

Elementary215
Middle53
High85
Other32

73 School Districts in Alameda County

Oakland Unified

82 schools
34,043 students

Fremont Unified

44 schools
33,057 students

Hayward Unified

29 schools
17,887 students

Pleasanton Unified

17 schools
13,837 students

Livermore Valley Joint Unified

18 schools
12,925 students

Dublin Unified

15 schools
12,525 students

New Haven Unified

13 schools
10,224 students

Castro Valley Unified

16 schools
9,191 students

Berkeley Unified

18 schools
9,024 students

Alameda Unified

16 schools
8,803 students

385 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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 385 matching schools

Dublin High

Dublin Unified

Dublin, 94568 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,500 students

James Logan High

New Haven Unified

Union City, 94587 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,315 students

Berkeley High

Berkeley Unified

Berkeley, 94704 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High3,204 students

Castro Valley High

Castro Valley Unified

Castro Valley, 94546 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,799 students

Amador Valley High

Pleasanton Unified

Pleasanton, 94566 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,665 students

San Leandro High

San Leandro Unified

San Leandro, 94577 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,566 students

American High

Fremont Unified

Fremont, 94536 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,501 students

Granada High

Livermore Valley Joint Unified

Livermore, 94550 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,279 students

Irvington High

Fremont Unified

Fremont, 94538 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,207 students

Foothill High

Pleasanton Unified

Pleasanton, 94588 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,199 students

Mt. Eden High

Hayward Unified

Hayward, 94545 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,947 students

Washington High

Fremont Unified

Fremont, 94536 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,931 students

Mission San Jose High

Fremont Unified

Fremont, 94539 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,878 students

Alameda High

Alameda Unified

Alameda, 94501 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,802 students

Oakland Technical High

Oakland Unified

Oakland, 94611 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,796 students

Livermore High

Livermore Valley Joint Unified

Livermore, 94550 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,765 students

Hayward High

Hayward Unified

Hayward, 94540 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,712 students

Arroyo High

San Lorenzo Unified

San Lorenzo, 94580 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,610 students

Eleanor Murray Fallon

Dublin Unified

Dublin, 94568 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,590 students

Skyline High

Oakland Unified

Oakland, 94619 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,590 students

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.

22 more profiles

Alameda County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Alameda County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in California. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Alameda County public school directory?

The directory lists 385 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Alameda County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Alameda County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Alameda County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 42 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Alameda County?

Start with the 73 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Alameda County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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.