For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 8,746 students in Livermore, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Livermore, CA are Emma C. Smith Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Lawrence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livermore, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Livermore have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Livermore, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emma C. Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
391 Ontario Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4750
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4750
Grades: K-5
| 652 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1671 Frankfurt Way
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-5230
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-5230
Grades: K-5
| 756 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2451 Portola Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 960-2923
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 960-2923
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Altamont Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6500 Garaventa Ranch Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 454-5575
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 454-5575
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: #55.
Rancho Las Positas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 E. Jack London Blvd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4748
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4748
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #66.
William Mendenhall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 El Padro Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4731
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4731
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
554 Jackson Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4717
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4717
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #88.
Arroyo Seco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5280 Irene Way
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4700
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4700
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: #99.
Andrew N. Christensen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5757 Haggin Oaks Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4702
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4702
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #1010.
Joe Michell
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Elaine Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4738
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4738
Grades: K-8
| 786 students
Rank: #1111.
Vineyard Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4722
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4722
Grades: K-12
| 128 students
Rank: #1212.
Leo R. Croce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5650 Scenic Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4706
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4706
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1313.
East Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3951 E. Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4711
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4711
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #1414.
Junction K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
298 Junction Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4720
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4720
Grades: K-8
| 861 students
Rank: #1515.
Marylin Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Marylin Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4724
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4724
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Livermore, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acacia Elementary Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7013
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7013
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Acacia Middle Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1016 E. Bianchi Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7014
Livermore, CA 94551
(209) 477-7014
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
1401 Almond Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3350
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
1040 Florence Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-3444
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
47525 Mines Rd.
Livermore, CA 94550
(408) 897-3120
Livermore, CA 94550
(408) 897-3120
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
298 Junction Ave
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4720
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4720
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Livermore Valley Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3142 Constitution Dr.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 443-1690
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 443-1690
Grades: K-8
| 785 students
Livermore Valley Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
543 Sonoma Ave
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 443-1690
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 443-1690
Grades: K-8
| 1,089 students
3090 Independence Dr.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 456-9000
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 456-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Phoenix High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2253 Fifth St
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
5650 Senic Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-3227
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-3227
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Livermore, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Livermore, CA include Emma C. Smith Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Lawrence Elementary School. Livermore has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Livermore?
15 public elementary schools are located in Livermore.
What is the racial composition of students in Livermore?
Livermore public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Livermore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Livermore include: Arroyo Seco Elementary School vs. Jackson Avenue Elementary School, Joe Michell vs. Emma C. Smith Elementary School, Leo R. Croce Elementary School vs. Jackson Avenue Elementary School
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