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19 schools in Alameda

California · Public K-12

Within Alameda, California, 19 public K-12 schools teach roughly 10,739 students, an average of 565 per campus.

7-year change in Alameda

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,739
-345 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
18
-2 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
26%
was 29%
% Hispanic
18%
was 16%
% Black
7%
was 8%
% Asian
29%
was 34%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Alameda Community Learning CenterHigh06-12362
Alameda HighHigh09-121,868
Alameda Science and Technology InstituteHigh09-12211
Alameda Unified Special EducationElementaryM-M·
Amelia Earhart ElementaryElementaryKG-05573
Bay FarmElementaryKG-08531
Edison ElementaryElementaryKG-05474
Encinal Junior/Senior HighHigh06-121,280
Frank Otis ElementaryElementaryKG-05569
Franklin ElementaryElementaryKG-05291
Island High (Continuation)High09-1276
Lincoln MiddleMiddle06-08971
Love ElementaryElementaryKG-05498
Maya LinElementaryKG-05475
Nea Community Learning CenterCombinedKG-12479
Ruby Bridges ElementaryElementaryKG-05458
The Academy of AlamedaElementaryKG-08638
Will C. Wood MiddleMiddle06-08613
William G. Paden ElementaryElementaryKG-05372

About Alameda

Alameda is a middle-population California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 19 schools and 10,739 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 11 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, and 1 other.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 10,739 students, decreased 3% from the 11,084 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 20 to 18 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, Asian enrollment moved from 34% to 29% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Alameda discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Alameda?
Alameda, California has 19 public K-12 schools serving approximately 10,739 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Alameda?
Alameda has 11 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Alameda?
Alameda High is the largest public school in Alameda by enrollment, with approximately 1,868 students.
What school districts serve Alameda?
Alameda is served by 4 public school districts, including Nea Community Learning Center District, Alameda Unified, The Academy of Alameda District, Alameda Community Learning Center District.
What grade levels do public schools in Alameda cover?
Public schools in Alameda serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Alameda?
3 of the 19 public schools in Alameda are charter schools.