Best Schools in Dublin, California
24 schools · 14 Elementary · 2 Middle · 5 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Dublin?
Use this page to compare every school in Dublin by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cottonwood Creek
Elementary · Dublin Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Harold William Kolb
Elementary · Dublin Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
J. M. Amador Elementary
Elementary · Dublin Unified. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Dublin for 2026 are Cottonwood Creek (9.2/10), Harold William Kolb (9.0/10), and J. M. Amador Elementary (8.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 17 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
24
15 public · 9 private
Avg Score
7.7
out of 10
Median Home
$1,224,100
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
24
15 public · 9 private
Avg Score
7.7
out of 10
Median Home
$1,224,100
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 9.2/10 despite 5% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Dublin schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dublin schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Dublin
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (17 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottonwood Creek | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Harold William Kolb | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | J. M. Amador Elementary | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Eleanor Murray Fallon | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Dublin Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Murray Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 7 | James Dougherty Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Dublin High | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | John Green Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Wells Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.7/10
- Median household income
- $205,046
- Median home value
- $1,224,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70%
- Avg commute
- 38 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 65%
76% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Dublin compares
California rank
#48 of 597
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.5
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$205k
206% of California median
Schools in this city
17
About Schools in Dublin, California
Dublin, California runs on a single unified district — Dublin Unified — and its 13 ranked public schools average 7.7 out of 10. That number matters more than it might first appear: ten of the thirteen schools (77%) score 7.0 or higher, meaning the strong average isn't a peak-and-valley effect propped up by one outlier. Consistently high floors are rare in the Bay Area, where school quality often swings sharply within the same city boundary. Dublin doesn't have that problem.
The elementary tier is where Dublin separates itself from most East Bay cities. Murray Elementary leads the city with a 9.0 — the highest individual score in Dublin's public system. Cottonwood Creek (8.8), Dublin Elementary (8.7), and Frederiksen Elementary (8.4) follow close behind. Four elementary schools clustered between 8.4 and 9.0 is an unusually tight, high band. Parents of younger children are choosing between excellent options, not navigating around weaker ones — a meaningful distinction when picking a neighborhood.
Dublin High School earns an 8.4, a strong result for a comprehensive public high school. The pipeline holds: children moving through Dublin's elementary tier don't land in a weaker secondary environment. That continuity matters for families planning to stay through graduation. Most Bay Area cities show a more uneven trajectory from elementary to high school; Dublin keeps quality relatively flat throughout the K–12 span.
For parents benchmarking Dublin against nearby Pleasanton, San Ramon, or Livermore: the 77% above-7.0 rate and 7.7 system average put Dublin at the top of the Tri-Valley bracket. The main variable to verify before committing to a neighborhood is elementary assignment — boundary lines determine whether a child attends a 9.0-rated school or an 8.4-rated one. Both are strong outcomes, but the gap is real. Pull current boundary maps from Dublin Unified directly, confirm your parcel's assignment, and factor that into any neighborhood decision before signing a lease or closing on a home.
Elementary Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,060 students · Kindergarten–8th | 9.2 | ||
| 2 | 722 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.0 | ||
| 3 | 1,000 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.8 | ||
| 4 | 852 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 5 | 641 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 6 | 828 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.2 | ||
| 7 | 690 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 8 | 680 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.5 | ||
| 9 | 628 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.6 | ||
| Private Schools 5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Fountainhead Montessori School
Private
76 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.7 | ||
Show all 14 elementary schools in Dublin
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,641 students · 6th–8th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 1,022 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 |
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,224 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 | ||
| 2 | 47 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 3 | 24 students · 12th–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 188 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | The Quarry Lane School
Private
1,035 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Valley Christian Schools
Private
375 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 2 | The Quarry Lane School
Private
811 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.8 | ||
Schools in Dublin
Dublin, California · 24 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$205,046
Median Home Value
$1,224,100
Median Rent
$3,174/mo
Population
70,542
College Educated
70%
Homeownership
65%
Avg Commute
38 min
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Community Profile
Dublin has a median household income of $205,046. It is a well-educated community where 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,224,100, with a median rent of $3,174/month. The local poverty rate of 4.3% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 38 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 14
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 5
- Other
- 3
Resources
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Dublin, California
How many schools are in Dublin, California?
Dublin has 24 schools, including 15 public and 9 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Dublin, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Dublin is 7.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Dublin, California?
The top-ranked school in Dublin on MySchoolScout is Cottonwood Creek with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Dublin, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Dublin on MySchoolScout is Cottonwood Creek with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Dublin, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Dublin on MySchoolScout is Eleanor Murray Fallon with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best high school in Dublin, California?
The top-ranked high school in Dublin on MySchoolScout is Dublin High with a composite score of 8.1/10.
How many school districts serve Dublin, California?
Dublin is served by 2 school districts: Dublin Unified, Knowledge Enlightens You (key) Academy District.
What is the education level in Dublin, California?
According to Census data, 70% of adults in Dublin have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Dublin, California?
The median household income in Dublin is approximately $205,046 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Dublin, California?
Yes, Dublin has 9 private schools alongside 15 public schools. The top-rated private school is Fountainhead Montessori School with a score of 7.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dublin, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Dublin is 17.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Dublin, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.