For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 13,026 students in Livermore, CA (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,536 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Livermore, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Livermore has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Livermore, CA are Emma C. Smith Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Lawrence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livermore, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Livermore have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Livermore, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emma C. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
391 Ontario Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4750
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4750
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1671 Frankfurt Way
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-5230
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-5230
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2451 Portola Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 960-2923
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 960-2923
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Altamont Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6500 Garaventa Ranch Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 454-5575
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 454-5575
Gr: K-5 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Rancho Las Positas Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 East Jack London Blvd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4748
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4748
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
William Mendenhall Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 El Padro Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4731
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4731
Gr: 6-8 | 893 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Jackson Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
554 Jackson Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4717
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4717
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Granada High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Wall St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4800
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Andrew N. Christensen Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5757 Haggin Oaks Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4702
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4702
Gr: 6-8 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Arroyo Seco Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5280 Irene Way
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4700
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4700
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Joe Michell
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Elaine Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4738
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4738
Gr: K-8 | 775 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Vineyard Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4722
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4722
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Livermore High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Maple St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4812
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4812
Gr: 9-12 | 1,803 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Leo R. Croce Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5650 Scenic Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4706
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4706
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
East Avenue Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3951 East Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4711
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 560 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Marylin Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Marylin Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4724
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4724
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Junction K-8
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
298 Junction Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4720
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4720
Gr: K-8 | 803 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1818.
Del Valle Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2253 Fifth St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-valley Rop
Vocational School
1040 Florence Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 455-4800
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 455-4800
Gr: 9-12
Livermore, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acacia Elementary Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7013
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7013
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Acacia Middle Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7014
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7014
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
1040 Florence Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
47525 Mines Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
(408) 897-3120
Livermore, CA 94550
(408) 897-3120
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Livermore Valley Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3142 Constitution Dr.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 443-1690
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 443-1690
Gr: K-8 | 785 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Livermore Valley Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
543 Sonoma Ave
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 443-1690
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 443-1690
Gr: K-8 | 1,089 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
3090 Independence Dr.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 456-9000
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 456-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Phoenix High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2253 Fifth St
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Livermore, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Livermore, CA include Emma C. Smith Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Lawrence Elementary School. Livermore has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Livermore?
19 public schools are located in Livermore.
What percentage of students in Livermore go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Livermore are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Livermore?
Livermore public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Livermore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Livermore include: Livermore High School vs. Granada High School, Granada High School vs. Livermore High School, Andrew N. Christensen Middle School vs. William Mendenhall Middle School
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