For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,382 students in San Leandro, CA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,010 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in San Leandro, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in San Leandro, CA are Roosevelt Elementary School, Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Leandro, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Leandro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Leandro, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
951 Dowling Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4350
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4350
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #22.
Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 Fairmont Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 670-7609
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 670-7609
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14751 Juniper St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 895-7944
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 895-7944
Grades: K-5
| 665 students
Rank: #44.
San Leandro High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4600
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,488 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3750 Monterey Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4340
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4340
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Manor Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 Fargo Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-5500
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Dutton Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4360
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4360
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #88.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dayton Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-3600
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-3600
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2150 East 14th St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4320
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4320
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1010.
John Muir Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Williams St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4400
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #1111.
Corvallis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14790 Corvallis St.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-4900
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-4900
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #1212.
Halkin Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Williams St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4370
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4370
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14300 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4310
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4310
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #1414.
Bancroft Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4380
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4380
Grades: 6-8
| 920 students
Rank: #1515.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13050 Aurora Dr.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4300
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4300
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1616.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15980 Marcella St.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 317-5300
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 317-5300
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Leonard Dr.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Leandro Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1700 Leonard Dr.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
San Leandro, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
San Leandro Charter Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
16248 Carolyn Street
San Leandro, CA 94578
San Leandro, CA 94578
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Leandro, CA?
The top ranked public schools in San Leandro, CA include Roosevelt Elementary School, Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court and Madison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Leandro?
18 public schools are located in San Leandro.
What percentage of students in San Leandro go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in San Leandro are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Leandro?
San Leandro public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Leandro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in San Leandro include: Washington Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Madison Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Bancroft Middle School vs. John Muir Middle School
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