Garfield Elementary
Oakland, CA · Oakland Unified · Grades K-5
5,431st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 4%▼ Declining
Garfield Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Garfield Elementary 5,431st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 4% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2015 to 4th in 2025 — declining.
Garfield Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 215 students tested
Garfield Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 483 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.9% | 59.0% | ▲ 14.1 pts | |
| Black | 16.7% | 17.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 33.1% | 15.3% | ▼ 17.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 5.2% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 1.8% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Garfield Elementary
Typical home value $619K in zip 94606 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Garfield Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Centro Infantil CDCOakland Unified · 0.4 mi away
- 2Think College Now ElementaryOakland Unified · 0.5 mi away4,681st of 5,659
ELA 24% · Math 23% - 1International Community ElementaryOakland Unified · 0.5 mi away5,377th of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 15% - 3Achieve AcademyOakland Unified · 0.6 mi away · charter4,083rd of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 32% - 4Manzanita SEED ElementaryOakland Unified · 0.7 mi away3,614th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 29% - 6Lazear Charter AcademyAlameda County Office of Education · 0.7 mi away · charter2,677th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 36% - 1Manzanita Community ElementaryOakland Unified · 0.8 mi away5,641st of 5,659
ELA 7% · Math 7% - 3Franklin ElementaryOakland Unified · 0.8 mi away4,225th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Garfield Elementary in?
Garfield Elementary is part of the Oakland Unified district in Oakland, California.
Is Garfield Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Garfield Elementary 5,431st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Garfield Elementary?
Hispanic 59%, Black 17%, Asian 15%, Two or more races 5% (483 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Garfield Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94606 is $619K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.