Oakland Unified First Day of School

Monday August 10th 2026 First Day of School
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Schools in Oakland Unified

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A
Acorn Woodland ElementaryAllendale Elementary
B
Bella Vista ElementaryBret Harte MiddleBridges @ Melrose Academy ElementaryBrookfield ElementaryBurbank Preschool CenterBurckhalter Elementary
C
Carl B. Munck ElementaryCastlemont HighChabot ElementaryClaremont MiddleCleveland ElementaryColiseum College Prep AcademyCrocker Highlands Elementary
D
Dewey Academy High
E
East Oakland Pride ElementaryEdna Brewer MiddleElmhurst United MiddleEmerson ElementaryEncompass Academy ElementaryEsperanza Elementary
F
Franklin ElementaryFred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy ElementaryFremont HighFrick United Academy Of Language MiddleFruitvale Elementary
G
Garfield ElementaryGateway To College High At Laney CollegeGlenview ElementaryGlobal Family ElementaryGrass Valley ElementaryGreenleaf
H
Highland CommunityHillcrestHome And Hospital ProgramHoover ElementaryHorace Mann Elementary
I
Independent Study Sojourner TruthInfant And Preschool ProgramInternational Community Elementary
J
Joaquin Miller Elementary
K
Kaiser Early Childhood Center
L
La EscuelitaLaurel ElementaryLife AcademyLincoln ElementaryLockwood Steam Academy Elementary
M
Madison Park Academy 6-12Madison Park Academy ElementaryManzanita Community ElementaryManzanita Seed ElementaryMarkham ElementaryMartin Luther King Jr. ElementaryMcclymonds HighMelrose Leadership AcademyMetwest HighMontclair ElementaryMontera Middle
O
Oakland Academy Of Knowledge ElementaryOakland HighOakland International HighOakland Technical High
P
Peralta ElementaryPiedmont Avenue ElementaryPrescott Elementary
R
Ralph J. Bunche Continuation HighReach Academy ElementaryRedwood Heights ElementaryRoosevelt MiddleRudsdale Continuation High
S
Sankofa United ElementarySequoia ElementarySkyline HighStreet Academy Alternative High
T
Think College Now ElementaryThornhill Elementary
U
United For Success Academy MiddleUrban Promise Academy Middle
W
West Oakland MiddleWestlake Middle
Y
Young Adult Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Oakland Unified located?
Oakland Unified is located in Oakland, California, within Alameda County, and serves the surrounding communities in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area.
What is weather typically like on the first day of school?
On the first day of school, which falls on August 10, the weather in Oakland is typically overcast with temperatures ranging from 72°F to 76°F. It’s a good idea to dress in light layers to stay comfortable throughout the day and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
How many schools are in Oakland Unified?
There are about 80 schools in Oakland Unified, serving around 34,000 students. The district offers education for grades Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Is Oakland Unified a public school district?
Oakland Unified is a public school district operating in California, funded through local and state resources. This ensures that education is accessible to all students within the district.

Sources: NCES-PSC. Historical weather from Open-Meteo. Start dates compiled from published school calendars.

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