Best 94579 California Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,189 students in 94579, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94579, CA are Washington Manor Middle School, Corvallis Elementary School and Dayton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94579 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94579, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94579, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Manor Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Fargo Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Corvallis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14790 Corvallis St.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-4900
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Dayton Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-3600
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 94579, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94579, CA include Washington Manor Middle School, Corvallis Elementary School and Dayton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94579?
3 public elementary schools are located in 94579.
What is the racial composition of students in 94579?
94579 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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