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 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,228 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 35%), 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
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,228 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, which is ranked #503 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#459 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2001–2011. View full 23-year historical data
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
16%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
74%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,376 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,921 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$53 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$28,376
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,921
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slvusd Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 Marion Ave.
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
(831) 335-0932
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
(831) 335-0932
Gr: K-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7155 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4475
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4475
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
San Lorenzo Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7105 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4425
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4425
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Boulder Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Lomond St.
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-6413
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-6413
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
San Lorenzo Valley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7179 Hacienda Way
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4452
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-4452
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 2,228 students.
What is the rank of San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District?
San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District is ranked #503 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 21:1, which is lower than 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 $23,921 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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