San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District

325 Marion Ave.
Ben Lomond, CA 95005-9403
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,321 students in San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,321 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #486 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#501 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
42%
33%
53%
47%
46%
29%
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
15%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
74%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,825 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,239 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,825
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,239
$18,396

Best San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Lorenzo Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7105 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4425
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Slvusd Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
325 Marion Ave.
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
(831) 335-0932
Grades: K-12
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7155 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4475
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Lomond St.
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-6413
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7179 Hacienda Way
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4452
Grades: 6-8
| 411 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ludlow Preschool
7101 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-2447
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District?
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,321 students.
What is the rank of San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District?
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District is ranked #486 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District?
74% of San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District?
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,239 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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