For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,994 students in 94550, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 795 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 94550, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94550, CA are Emma C. Smith Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and William Mendenhall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94550 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94550, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94550, CA Public Schools (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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%
94550, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 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%
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 94550, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94550, CA include Emma C. Smith Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and William Mendenhall Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 94550?
11 public schools are located in 94550.
What percentage of students in 94550 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 94550 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94550?
94550 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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