Yu Ming Charter School Oakland (2026 List)

About Yu Ming Charter School

Yu Ming Charter School is a public school in Oakland, California, for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. There are no tuition fees. The school has around 550 to 600 students. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 18 to 1. This means they focus on each student and provide a very language-rich learning environment for everyone. Yu Ming has a strong Mandarin immersion program. Students learn in both Mandarin and English to be bilingual and build strong school foundations.

Looking at the performance, reading proficiency is at about 60–65%, and math proficiency is roughly 55–60%. The student body is quite varied, with males and females each making up around half of the total. Parents often mention the school's communication, how engaged teachers are, and the inclusive community culture as positive aspects. The neighborhood has urban conveniences, and homes nearby are generally priced between $800,000 and $1.4 million. Yu Ming Charter School offers a unique and complete educational path for elementary and middle school students. The school provides a solid academic base and a supportive setting, with a focus on bilingual learning.

Contact Information

Address

2501 CHESTNUT STREET OAKLAND CA 94607

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Phone

(510) 452-2063

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Website

https://www.yumingschool.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%

Reading 51%

State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.

45

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

766

Total Students

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.8%

Asian 52.3%

Hispanic 7.8%

Black 8.2%

Two+ Races 23.4%

Native Am. 0%

White

7.8%

Asian

52.3%

Hispanic

7.8%

Black

8.2%

Two+ Races

23.4%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 766

52.9%

405 Female

47.1%

361 Male

Student Population

766 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

3700 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Official site highlights consistent high API scores and bilingual enrichment programs.

FAQ

Q1. What grade levels does Yu Ming Charter School serve?

Ans. Yu Ming Charter School provides education to students from Kindergarten to 8th grade.

Q2. How does admission work at Yu Ming Charter School?

Ans. As a public charter school, admission is tuition-free and based on a random lottery when applications exceed available seats; families should apply during the designated enrollment window.

Q3. How does Yu Ming Charter School communicate with families?

Ans. Yu Ming Charter School uses school-wide communications, family meetings, and parent-teacher conferences.

Q4. Does Yu Ming Charter School support students with different learning needs?

Ans. Yes. Yu Ming Charter School provides student support services.

Q5. Does Yu Ming Charter School offer after-school or enrichment programs?

Ans. Yes. Yu Ming Charter School offers enrichment and after-school opportunities for overall growth.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say