Bella Vista Elementary School is located at 1025 East 28th Street in the Fruitvale/International Blvd area of Oakland, California. The school serves grades K through 5 with an enrollment of about 379 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 25:1. Around 33% of students are proficient in math, and roughly 37% are proficient in reading on recent state assessments, with performance generally below district averages. The gender mix is approximately 51% male and 49% female. The campus feels diverse and community-oriented yet realistic about academic challenges, with staff and families working through academic needs together, students encouraged in respectful interactions, and a focus on building consistency and confidence despite gaps in outcomes. Homes near the school typically range from $650,000 to $900,000 or more, reflecting Oakland’s housing market near parks, shops, and transit with a short commute to school. Parents often say that teachers take time to listen, respond thoughtfully to questions, and provide clear progress updates. With its current performance profile and ongoing effort to support learners, Bella Vista Elementary School is striving to become one of the best elementary schools in California.