Oakland Homes Near Montclair Elementary School
Montclair Elementary School, located at 1757 Mountain Boulevard in the heart of Montclair Village, is one of Oakland Unified School District’s highest-rated elementary schools and a central reason families choose Montclair over other Oakland Hills neighborhoods. Set within a walkable village commercial district and surrounded by wooded hillside terrain and direct regional park access, the school’s location combines educational quality with a neighborhood setting that is unique in the Oakland Hills.
Homes Near Montclair School
About Montclair Elementary School
Montclair Elementary serves approximately 439 students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has achieved a California Academic Performance Index rating of 954 out of 1,000 — placing it among the highest-performing elementary schools in OUSD and competitive with many Bay Area private school benchmarks. The school’s mascot is the Otter, and the parent community’s investment in the school is evident in both the fundraising events and the enrichment programs they sustain.
Enrichment Programs
The PTA funds a broad range of after-school enrichment programs: ceramics, wire art, hands-on science projects, and robotics sit alongside more standard offerings. Supplemental programs funded through PTA activities include Infused Motor Curriculum programs, teacher aides, iPad labs and technology education, and musical and library events — additions that materially expand what the school can offer within the standard school day.
Community Events
The Otter Walk, held in October, invites the school community to gather sponsors and walk designated distances — combining a fundraising goal with a physical activity event that engages students across all grade levels. The Otter Ball in the spring brings the community together at an elegant venue for additional fundraising and celebration. Both events reflect the active civic investment that characterizes the Montclair parent community.
The Montclair Neighborhood
Homes near Montclair Elementary sit within Montclair, Oakland’s premier wooded hill neighborhood. Mountain Boulevard and the surrounding village streets provide independent restaurants, cafes, wine and cheese shops, independent bookstores, and a Sunday farmers market — all within walking distance of the school. The combination of a top-rated neighborhood school embedded within a genuine walkable village is rare in the Oakland Hills and is a primary factor in Montclair’s consistent buyer demand.
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park borders the neighborhood to the east, with miles of old-growth redwood hiking and cycling trails accessible within minutes. Lake Temescal, directly below on Highway 13, offers swimming and picnicking. Highway 13 provides quick freeway access to I-580 and Rockridge BART for commuters.
Pricing Near Montclair School
Homes in Montclair near the school range from the mid-$800,000s for smaller properties to $2M+ for larger homes on premium hillside lots with views. Properties within a short walk of the school and Montclair Village tend to command a specific premium for the combined school-plus-village convenience. The broader Montclair market has a median in the $1.3M to $1.6M range, with homes typically selling in 17 to 33 days and frequently at or above list price.
Important Note on School Boundaries
Homes near Montclair Elementary are in geographic proximity but may or may not fall within OUSD’s official attendance boundaries for the school. OUSD’s school-of-choice system gives meaningful preference weight to families within the attendance area, but buyers must confirm enrollment eligibility directly with OUSD for any specific address before making an offer. Do not rely on a neighbor’s enrollment as confirmation — boundary lines can vary by block.
Frequently Asked Questions: Homes Near Montclair School
Where is Montclair Elementary School in Oakland?
At 1757 Mountain Boulevard in Montclair Village, near the intersection of Mountain Boulevard and Moraga Avenue. The school sits within the neighborhood’s walkable commercial core, serving Kindergarten through 5th grade within OUSD.
What are home prices near Montclair Elementary School?
From the mid-$800,000s for smaller properties to $2M+ for larger hillside homes. The broader Montclair market median is $1.3M to $1.6M, with homes selling in 17 to 33 days, often above list price.
What makes Montclair Elementary distinctive?
An API score of 954 out of 1,000, PTA-funded enrichment including robotics, ceramics, technology education, and motor curriculum programs, and an active community fundraising tradition anchored by The Otter Walk and Otter Ball.
What is Montclair Village like for families?
Independent restaurants, cafes, bookstores, a Sunday farmers market, and practical retail — all within walking distance of the school. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park and Lake Temescal provide immediate outdoor access. It is one of Oakland’s most complete neighborhood settings for families.
Do all homes near Montclair School fall within its boundary?
Not necessarily. OUSD gives attendance-area preference under its school-of-choice system, but proximity alone does not guarantee enrollment. Buyers must verify boundary eligibility directly with OUSD for any specific address.
How does Montclair Elementary compare to other top Oakland schools?
Its API of 954 places it at the top of OUSD alongside Crocker Highlands and Joaquin Miller. Montclair’s advantage is its village setting — it is the only top-performing Oakland Hills elementary school embedded within a walkable commercial district.
Work With a Local Oakland Real Estate Expert
Finding the right home near Montclair Elementary means understanding which blocks fall within the attendance area, how Montclair’s varied terrain affects lot value and views, and how to compete in a market where well-priced homes move quickly. Bruce Wagg works regularly throughout the Oakland Hills. Learn more about Bruce Wagg.
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