Oakland Homes Near Crocker Highlands Elementary School
Crocker Highlands Elementary School, located at 525 Midcrest Road on a hillside above Lakeshore Avenue, is one of Oakland Unified School District’s highest-performing elementary schools and a primary driver of buyer demand in the surrounding Crocker Highlands and Trestle Glen neighborhoods. For families who prioritize public school quality alongside neighborhood character, the streets near Crocker Highlands Elementary represent one of the East Bay’s most compelling residential opportunities.
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About Crocker Highlands Elementary School
Crocker Highlands Elementary serves approximately 375 students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has consistently achieved Academic Performance Index scores near 950 out of 1,000 — among the strongest in OUSD and competitive with many Bay Area private school benchmarks. The school’s combination of academic strength and an active, invested parent community gives it a character that longtime Oakland families seek out specifically.
After-School Programs
The PTA coordinates an extensive after-school enrichment program that supplements classroom instruction with a wide range of activities: sports programs, martial arts, musical theater, cooking, and dance are among the offerings that rotate through the schedule. The Adventure Time program provides before and after school child care alongside homework support, arts, crafts, music, and games — giving working families a structured, enriching environment through the full school day.
Community Fundraising
The Crocker Highlands parent community has built a fundraising program that directly funds enrichment positions and programs. The Spring Auction, Fall Walkathon, Dad’s Club Spaghetti Feed, May Family Carnival, and Holiday Craft Fair are annual events that bring the school community together while sustaining the programs that distinguish Crocker Highlands from standard district offerings.
The Neighborhood
Homes near Crocker Highlands Elementary sit in one of Oakland’s most architecturally distinguished residential areas. The neighborhood developed primarily in the 1920s and 1930s, and the homes built in that era define its character: Arts and Crafts bungalows, Tudor Revival homes with arched entries and leaded glass, Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial residences, Art Deco designs, and NeoClassical properties line the winding hillside roads above Lakeshore Avenue. Gardens are well-established and the streetscape has been maintained across generations with visible care.
The Crocker Highlands neighborhood borders the Piedmont city line to the east and transitions toward Trestle Glen to the south and Lakeshore to the west. The Grand Lake commercial corridor on Grand and Lakeshore Avenues — with independent restaurants, the Grand Lake Theater, and the Saturday farmers market — is walkable from many addresses in the attendance area.
Pricing and Market
Homes in the Crocker Highlands and Trestle Glen area near the school typically range from $1.3M to $2M+. Crocker Highlands is one of Oakland’s most competitive residential markets — homes sell routinely above list price and within 14 to 20 days. Well-priced, well-presented homes on desirable blocks frequently receive multiple offers. The school’s draw, combined with the neighborhood’s architectural quality and Piedmont adjacency, sustains demand through most market cycles.
Important Note on School Boundaries
Homes near Crocker Highlands Elementary are in geographic proximity to the school but may or may not fall within OUSD’s official attendance boundaries. OUSD’s school-of-choice enrollment system gives meaningful preference weight to families within the attendance area, but geographic proximity alone does not guarantee assignment. Buyers purchasing specifically for Crocker Highlands enrollment must confirm boundary eligibility directly with OUSD for any specific address before making an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions: Homes Near Crocker Highlands School
Where is Crocker Highlands Elementary School?
At 525 Midcrest Road in the Crocker Highlands neighborhood of Oakland, on a hillside above Lakeshore Avenue between Park Boulevard and the Piedmont city line. The school serves Kindergarten through 5th grade within OUSD.
What are home prices near Crocker Highlands School?
Homes in Crocker Highlands and Trestle Glen typically range from $1.3M to $2M+. The market is competitive — homes sell above list in 14 to 20 days on average. Architectural quality and school proximity both drive strong premiums in this area.
What makes Crocker Highlands Elementary distinctive?
Academic Performance Index scores near 950 out of 1,000, an active PTA that funds enrichment positions and after-school programs, and a strong community fundraising tradition. After-school offerings include sports, martial arts, musical theater, cooking, and dance. Adventure Time provides before and after school child care.
What architectural styles are found near Crocker Highlands School?
The neighborhood has Arts and Crafts, Tudor Revival, Mediterranean, Spanish Colonial, Art Deco, and NeoClassical homes built primarily in the 1920s and 1930s. Winding hillside roads and established gardens give the area a cohesive, well-maintained period character.
Do all homes near Crocker Highlands School fall within its boundary?
Not necessarily. OUSD gives preference to residents within the attendance area under its school-of-choice system, but proximity does not guarantee assignment. Buyers must confirm enrollment eligibility directly with OUSD for any specific address.
What neighborhoods are near Crocker Highlands School?
The school serves Crocker Highlands and is within reach of Trestle Glen to the south and Lakeshore to the west. The Piedmont city line borders to the east. Grand Lake’s commercial corridor is walkable from many homes in the attendance area.
Work With a Local Oakland Real Estate Expert
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