Public schools in Alameda, CA
19 open public schools with an address in Alameda, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,739
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
23.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Alameda public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Alameda, CA: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,739 students, an average of 597 per school. The largest campus is Alameda High (1,868 students), and the largest elementary school is The Academy of Alameda (638).
Alameda Unified operates the most schools here (16), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 23.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 36% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alameda
Alameda Unified
Public school district
16 schools in Alameda
Alameda Community Learning Center District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Alameda
Nea Community Learning Center District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Alameda
The Academy of Alameda District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Alameda
Elementary schools in Alameda
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Earhart Elementary Alameda Unified | KG–05 | 573 | 24.9:1 | |
| Bay Farm Alameda Unified | KG–05 | 531 | 23.4:1 | |
| Edison Elementary Alameda Unified | KG–05 | 474 | 24.9:1 | |
| Frank Otis Elementary Alameda Unified | KG–05 | 569 | 24.7:1 | |
| Franklin Elementary Alameda Unified | KG–05 | 291 | 26.5:1 | |
| Love Elementary Alameda Unified | KG–05 | 498 | 26.2:1 | |
| Maya Lin Alameda Unified | KG–05 | 475 | 26.4:1 | |
| Ruby Bridges Elementary Alameda Unified | KG–05 | 458 | 22.9:1 | |
| The Academy of Alameda The Academy of Alameda District · Charter | KG–08 | 638 | 21.8:1 | |
| William G. Paden Elementary Alameda Unified | KG–05 | 372 | 23.3:1 |
Middle schools in Alameda
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle Alameda Unified | 06–08 | 971 | 23.6:1 | |
| Will C. Wood Middle Alameda Unified | 06–08 | 613 | 20.9:1 |
High schools in Alameda
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Community Learning Center Alameda Community Learning Center District · Charter | 06–12 | 362 | 20.6:1 | |
| Alameda High Alameda Unified | 09–12 | 1,868 | 23.6:1 | |
| Alameda Science and Technology Institute Alameda Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 211 | 27.8:1 | |
| Encinal Junior/Senior High Alameda Unified | 06–12 | 1,280 | 21.6:1 | |
| Island High (Continuation) Alameda Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 76 | 11.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Alameda
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda Unified Special Education Alameda Unified | Not reported | — | — | |
| Nea Community Learning Center Nea Community Learning Center District · Charter | KG–12 | 479 | 21.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.4%
- Hispanic17.6%
- Black7%
- Asian29.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial18.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Alameda schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,739 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alameda
How many public schools are in Alameda, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Alameda: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 10,739 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alameda?
Schools with an address in Alameda belong to 4 education agencies, led by Alameda Unified (16 schools), Alameda Community Learning Center District (1 school), Nea Community Learning Center District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Alameda?
Alameda High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alameda, with 1,868 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alameda?
Yes. 3 of the 19 public schools in Alameda are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Alameda Community Learning Center, Nea Community Learning Center, The Academy of Alameda. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alameda schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alameda public schools is 23.5:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alameda guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities