Top 10 Best Union City Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 10,181 students in Union City, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 248 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Union City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Union City, CA are James Logan High School, Decoto School For Independent Study and Alvarado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Union City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Union City, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Logan High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 H St.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-2520
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-2520
Grades: 9-12
| 3,472 students
Rank: #22.
Decoto School For Independent Study
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
725 Whipple Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 476-2696
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 476-2696
Grades: K-12
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
31100 Fredi St.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-1039
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-1039
Grades: K-5
| 655 students
Rank: n/an/a
2801 Hop Ranch Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 487-1700
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 487-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,010 students
Rank: n/an/a
34901 E.in Dr.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 475-9630
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 475-9630
Grades: K-5
| 682 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Decoto Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-2461
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-2461
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: n/an/a
31604 Alvarado Blvd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-0700
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-0700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,247 students
Rank: n/an/a
32737 Bel Aire St.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 487-4530
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 487-4530
Grades: K-5
| 685 students
Rank: n/an/a
33629 15th St.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-2772
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-2772
Grades: K-5
| 704 students
Rank: n/an/a
1959 Sunsprite Dr.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 475-3982
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 475-3982
Grades: K-5
| 696 students
Union City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
725 Whipple Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-5363
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-5363
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
4500 Cabello St
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-4141
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-4141
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
New Haven Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
34200 Alvaradoniles Rd
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-1100
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-1100
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Union City, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Union City, CA are James Logan High School, Decoto School For Independent Study and Alvarado Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Union City, CA?
10 public schools are located in Union City, CA.
What percentage of students in Union City, CA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Union City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union City, CA?
Union City, CA minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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