4.7(142)
Progressive K-12 independent school in the Oakland hills.
Service LearningArtsAthletics
Schools in Alameda County
Diverse, urban, and academic — from Berkeley to Pleasanton. Explore 10 Alameda County schools — including public, private, charter, and magnet options across 9 cities. Compare ratings, programs, and special-education support to find the right fit for your family.
10 schools 9 cities 6 districts
Top-rated schools in Alameda County
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Progressive K-8 known for design thinking and social-emotional curriculum.
Project-basedDesign LabSocial Justice
Public9-12 Verified
Mission San Jose High School
Fremont, Alameda County · Fremont Unified School District
4.5(281)
SpEd supportHighly competitive Fremont public high with a strong STEM track.
APDECASpeech & Debate
Public9-12 Verified
Foothill High School
Pleasanton, Alameda County · Pleasanton Unified School District
4.5(232)
SpEd supportTop-rated Pleasanton public high with strong STEM and athletics.
APRoboticsAthletics
Public9-12 Verified
Amador Valley High School
Pleasanton, Alameda County · Pleasanton Unified School District
4.4(244)
SpEd supportSuburban powerhouse with strong academics and athletics.
APAthleticsVisual Arts
4.4(264)
SpEd supportFast-growing comprehensive high school with strong engineering and biotech academies.
APEngineering AcademyBiotech+1 more
4.3(198)
SpEd supportDiverse comprehensive high school with strong academics and arts.
APVisual ArtsAthletics
Public9-12 Verified
Oakland Technical High School
Oakland, Alameda County · Oakland Unified School District
4.3(218)
SpEd supportHistoric Oakland public high with renowned academies in engineering, health, and law.
APEngineering AcademyRace Pol & Law+1 more
4.2(502)
SpEd supportLarge diverse public high school with small learning communities and renowned jazz program.
APAcademic ChoiceJazz+1 more
4.0(184)
SpEd supportOakland Hills comprehensive high school with strong CS and arts pathways.
APComputer Science AcademyVisual Arts
Alameda County districts represented
- Berkeley Unified School District
- Dublin Unified School District
- Fremont Unified School District
- Independent
- Oakland Unified School District
- Pleasanton Unified School District
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