Gaskill is a low-traffic pocket bordered by San Pablo Avenue’s funky storefronts to the west and the Adeline corridor’s cafés to the east. The housing mix leans toward early-1900s cottages and bungalows, many freshly painted and sporting drought-tolerant front gardens, alongside a sprinkle of modern townhomes closer to the Temescal Creek greenbelt. Weekends revolve around Golden Gate Library’s events, pickup soccer at Temescal Creek Park Playground, and strolling to Cassava or Wolfhound Bar on 55th for dinner without ever starting the car. Commuters appreciate quick AC Transit rides into downtown Oakland or a five-minute bike to Emeryville’s Amtrak station. Evenings stay lively but not rowdy thanks to neighborhood breweries and live-music cafés dotting Stanford and Adeline. The main trade-offs are scarce curb parking after 6 p.m. and occasional truck rumble from nearby repair shops, though most blocks feel safe and well-lit thanks to active neighborhood watch groups and a steady dog-walking crowd.
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Marin Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ocean View Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Beach Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Havens Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Wildwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Claremont Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Oakland Technical High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
from CA Dept. of Education
Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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