Lighthouse Community Charter

Lighthouse Community Charter sits in the Elmhurst neighborhood of East Oakland, a tight-knit community that's deeply working-class and majority Latino and Black — and this school reflects that. Families drawn to mission-driven schools that prioritize equity and community investment will find a lot to connect with here, though the academic scores suggest there's still meaningful ground to cover, particularly in math and English. For families rooted in this part of Oakland who want a charter option close to home, Lighthouse is a known presence in the neighborhood with a longer track record than most.