For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,319 students in San Leandro, CA (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,423 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in San Leandro, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in San Leandro, CA are Roosevelt Elementary School, Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Leandro, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in San Leandro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Leandro, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
951 Dowling Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4350
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4350
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 Fairmont Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 670-7609
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 670-7609
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14751 Juniper St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 895-7944
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 895-7944
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #44.
San Leandro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4600
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,566 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3750 Monterey Blvd.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4340
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4340
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Manor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 Fargo Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-5500
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Dutton Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4360
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4360
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #88.
Dayton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dayton Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-3600
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-3600
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2150 E. 14th St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4320
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4320
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1010.
John Muir Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Williams St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4400
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #1111.
Corvallis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14790 Corvallis St.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-4900
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-4900
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #1212.
Halkin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Williams St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4370
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4370
Grades: K-5
| 687 students
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14300 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4310
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4310
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1414.
Bancroft Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4380
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4380
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
Rank: #1515.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13050 Aurora Dr.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4300
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4300
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1616.
Hillside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15980 Marcella St.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 317-5300
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 317-5300
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Teagarden St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: n/an/a
San Leandro Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2600 Teagarden St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
San Leandro, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
San Leandro Charter Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
16248 Carolyn Street
San Leandro, CA 94578
San Leandro, CA 94578
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Leandro, CA?
The top ranked public schools in San Leandro, CA include Roosevelt Elementary School, Alameda County Juvenile Hall/court and Madison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in San Leandro?
18 public schools are located in San Leandro.
What percentage of students in San Leandro go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in San Leandro are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in San Leandro?
San Leandro public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Leandro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in San Leandro include: Washington Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Madison Elementary School vs. Roosevelt Elementary School, Dayton Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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