Crocker Highlands, Oakland, California facts for kids
Crocker Highlands is a friendly neighborhood in Oakland, California, a city in the United States. It's known for its beautiful homes and green spaces.
Where is Crocker Highlands?
Crocker Highlands is part of a bigger area in Oakland called the "Lower Hills District." This district is located between two major roads, Interstate 580 and State Route 13.
The neighborhood has clear borders. To the north, it touches the city of Piedmont. To the west, you'll find Oakland's Grand Lake and Lakeshore area. To the south is Trestle Glen, and to the east is Glenview. Its main borders are Lakeshore Avenue to the west and Mandana Boulevard to the north and east.
Crocker Highlands sits about 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. About 2,400 people live here in 1,026 single-family homes. The neighborhood covers about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). The zip code for this area is 94610.
Many people living in Crocker Highlands are part of the Lakeshore Homeowners Association. This group helps protect the area's many Sycamore trees and keep the neighborhood looking naturally beautiful.
Learning in Crocker Highlands
Crocker Highlands Elementary School is an elementary school located on Midcrest Road. It opened in 1925 and teaches around 450 students. These students range from kindergarten up to 5th grade.
