Best Schools in San Leandro, California
25 schools · 17 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in San Leandro?
Use this page to compare every school in San Leandro by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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John Muir Middle
Middle · San Leandro Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Bancroft Middle
Middle · San Leandro Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Washington Elementary
Elementary · San Leandro Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in San Leandro for 2026 are John Muir Middle (7.3/10), Bancroft Middle (7.1/10), and Washington Elementary (6.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 18 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
25
18 public · 7 private
Avg Score
5.8
out of 10
Median Home
$811,433
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
25
18 public · 7 private
Avg Score
5.8
out of 10
Median Home
$811,433
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 7.3/10 despite 78% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 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 San Leandro schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among San Leandro schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in San Leandro
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 18 rated schools; 25 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Muir Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Bancroft Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Washington Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Madison Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Jefferson Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Monroe Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Corvallis Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Lincoln High (continuation) | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Washington Manor Middle | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | San Leandro High | 5.3 / 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
- 5.8/10
- Median household income
- $98,110
- Median home value
- $811,433
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Avg commute
- 32 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 58%
22% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How San Leandro compares
California rank
#472 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.5
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$98k
98% of California median
Schools in this city
23
San Leandro Unified runs 72% of San Leandro's public schools
San Leandro touches 3 districts, but San Leandro Unified is the one most addresses actually attend.
San Leandro Unified accounts for 13 of 18 public schools (72%). The other 2 districts hold the remaining 5.
Among 18 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.7 to 7.3 — the spread is inside San Leandro, not a citywide average.
- San Leandro Unified13 public · 72%
- San Lorenzo Unified4 public · 22%
- Alameda County Office of Education1 public · 6%
About Schools in San Leandro, California
San Leandro's public school landscape covers 17 ranked schools across the city. The average score sits at 6.4 out of 10 — a middle-of-the-road baseline that masks meaningful variation between the top performers and the schools pulling the mean down from below.
The strongest showing comes at the elementary level. Six of San Leandro's 17 ranked schools — 35% — score 7.0 or above, a solid concentration of above-average options. Roosevelt Elementary leads the city at 8.0, the highest score in the ranked set. Washington Elementary follows at 7.8, and McKinley and Dayton each land at 7.6. Madison Elementary rounds out the top five at 7.4. All five of the highest-rated schools are elementary campuses. Families with younger children have the widest range of high-performing choices. Parents of middle and high schoolers should examine individual school pages closely, as no secondary campuses appear in the city's top-rated group.
The 6.4 average tells a partial story. With 35% of schools scoring above 7.0, the lower-performing campuses are pulling the citywide number down — but the ceiling is real. Roosevelt's 8.0 is a strong anchor, and the four schools clustered just below it are worth comparing side by side. When scores are this close, proximity to home and specific program offerings drive the decision more than marginal score differences.
For parents starting their search, San Leandro is a reasonable market for elementary-focused families who can land in the right assignment zone. The 7+ tier delivers genuine options. For older grades, the top-line city average is a weak signal — dig into test score trends and growth data on individual school pages before drawing conclusions.
Elementary Schools
17 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 414 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 |
| 2 | 665 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 558 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 4 | 411 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 |
| 5 | 361 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 |
| 6 | 719 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.9 |
| 7 | 376 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 |
| 8 | 539 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 |
| 9 | 344 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.3 |
| 10 | 338 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.1 |
Show all 17 elementary schools in San Leandro
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 935 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
| 2 | 920 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 3 | 552 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 165 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 2 | 2,488 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 42 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.3 |
| 2 | 108 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.2 |
Schools in San Leandro
San Leandro, California · 25 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$98,110
Median Home Value
$811,433
Median Rent
$2,083/mo
Population
109,055
College Educated
31%
Homeownership
58%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Community Profile
San Leandro has a median household income of $98,110. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $811,433, with a median rent of $2,083/month. The local poverty rate of 9.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 17
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 3
- Other
- 2
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.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in San Leandro, California
How many schools are in San Leandro, California?
San Leandro has 25 schools, including 18 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in San Leandro, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in San Leandro is 5.8 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 San Leandro, California?
The top-ranked school in San Leandro on MySchoolScout is John Muir Middle with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in San Leandro, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in San Leandro on MySchoolScout is Washington Elementary with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best middle school in San Leandro, California?
The top-ranked middle school in San Leandro on MySchoolScout is John Muir Middle with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best high school in San Leandro, California?
The top-ranked high school in San Leandro on MySchoolScout is Lincoln High (continuation) with a composite score of 5.9/10.
How many school districts serve San Leandro, California?
San Leandro is served by 3 school districts: San Leandro Unified, San Lorenzo Unified, Alameda County Office of Education.
What is the education level in San Leandro, California?
According to Census data, 31% of adults in San Leandro have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in San Leandro, California?
The median household income in San Leandro is approximately $98,110 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in San Leandro, California?
Yes, San Leandro has 7 private schools alongside 18 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Principled Academy with a score of 7.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in San Leandro, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in San Leandro is 18.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in San Leandro, 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.