Edison Elementary is a neighborhood school on the East End of Alameda just on the edge of Fernside neighbhorhood. In the 2009-10 school year, Edison served students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Edison has an strong PTA and an active network of parent volunteers. In 2009, Edison scored a 10 out of 10 on California's Academic Performance Index and an 8 out of 10 on the similar schools API. In 2009, students in all subgroups met their academic performance goals.
The Child Unique is located at two small and intimate schooling settings, with the Encinal site holding Preschool through 1st grade and the Pacifica site holding toddler through Kindergarten classes. With just under 40 students between the two locations, the Montessori-trained teachers enjoy a 6:1 student to teacher ratio providing exclusive and personal teaching in the areas of mathematics, language arts, cultural studies and sensory development. The Child Unique emphasizes the limitless world of knowledge available to children through the senses and concrete learning.
Paden Elementary is a neighborhood elementary school 0n Alameda's West End just down Central Avenue from Encinal High School yard and with a play yard that backs up on to the San Francisco Bay. Paden boasts an active and involved PTA and engaged network of parent volunteers. In the 2009-2010 school year Paden served roughly 350 students in grades K - 5. In 2009, Paden scored a 8 out of of 1o on California's Academic Performance Index and 6 out of 10 on the similar schools API.
Franklin Elementary is a neighborhood public elementary school in the heart of Alameda's Gold Coast neighborhood and just across from Franklin Park. One the Alameda Unified School District's smaller elementary schools with around 250 students, Frankin has an active Parent-Teacher Association and a dedicated network of parent volunteers. In 2009, Franklin scored a 9 out of of 1o on California's Academic Performance Index and 8 out of 10 on the API.
Serving approximately 200 students in grades 10 - 12 Island High is a continuation high school serving the Alameda Unified School District. At Island High ,the academic emphasis is on credit recovery and each student has an individualized graduation plan. The school's motto is "Success by Choice," and Island is designed to help students who have not been well-served by other high schools create an alternative path toward graduation.
Ruby Bridges, Alameda's newest public elementary school, opened in 2006 in heart of the West End's Bayport Development. Named for the first African American child to integrate a New Orleans public school, Ruby Bridges' students hail from more than 30 countries and speak as many languages. In the 2009-1010 school year, Ruby Bridges served approximately 550 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. In 2009, Ruby Bridges scored a 6 of 10 on California's Academic Performance Index and 8 of 10 on the similar schools API. In 2009, students in all subgroups met their academic performance goals.
Washington Elementary is a neighborhood elementary school on Alameda's West End and one of Alameda's smallest public elementary schools. In the 2009-2010 school year, it served approximately 350 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Washington is home to a full-size, rubberized basketball court, donated by the Golden State Warriors. A campus beautification and garden project is in full swing. In 2009, Washington scored a five out of of 1o on California's Academic Performance Index and four out of 10 on the similar schools API.
Located on High Street on Alameda's East End, the Saint Philip Neri Catholic Elementary School was founded in 1959 by the adjacent Saint Philip Neri Parish. Based on the principles of the Roman Catholic Church, the K-8 school welcomes families of all faiths who respect the values and teachings of Jesus Christ. Saint Philips' challenging, faith-centered curriculum is designed to support and prepare students for academic excellence, spiritual growth and dedication to service.
Bay Farm Elementary is one of two neighborhood public elementary schools on Alameda's Bay Farm Island and is adjacent to the city-owned Tillman Park. In the 2009-2010 school year, Bay Farm served students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Bay Farm has an active PTA and an engaged network of parent volunteers. In 2009, Bay Farm scored a 10 out of of 1o on California's Academic Performance Index and 5 out of 10 on the similar schools API. In 2009, students in all subgroups met their academic performance goals.
Earhart Elementary is a one of two neighborhood public schools on Alameda's Bay Farm Island. It opened 31 years ago to accommodate new development on Bay Farm, and in 2009-10, with nearly 600 students, Earhart is the largest of Alameda's elementary schools. In 2009-10, this school served students in kindergarten through fifth grade and scored a 10 out of 10 on California's Academic Performance Index and a nine out of 10 on the similar schools API. In 2009-2010, students in all subgroups met their academic performance goals.
Lum Elementary is a neighborhood school on Alameda's main island, adjacent to Wood Middle School and Rittler Park, the home base of Alameda Little League. With approximately 500 students attending in the 2009 - 2010 school year, Lum is one of Alameda's largest elementary schools. In 2009 - 2010, Lum scored an 8 out of 1o on California's Academic Performance Index and a 5 out of 10 on the similar schools' API.
With three locations in the area, The Child Unique Montessori School offers Montessori pre-school and elementary education to children ages 2-11. With low student-to-teacher ratios, students can enjoy personalized attention to best aid their academic, social and emotional development. The 6th Street location features a spacious facility with two play structures, four classroom with an average of 10 students in each, an outdoor picnic area, auditorium, office and stage.
Henry Haight Elementary is a neighborhood school four blocks west of Park St. in central Alameda. Haight's facility was upgraded in 2009, and the newly-designed gardens in front of the school are drought-tolerant and eye-catching. In 2009, Haight scored a 7 out of 10 on California's Academic Performance Index and an 7 out of 10 on the similar schools API. In 2009, students in all subgroups met their academic performance goals.