San Lorenzo Unified School District

15510 Usher St.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580-1641
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,095 students in San Lorenzo Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Lorenzo Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
17 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
8,095 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
360 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

San Lorenzo Unified School District, which is ranked #1341 of all 1,930 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 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1342 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of San Lorenzo Unified  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Lorenzo Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Lorenzo Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
29%
93%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of San Lorenzo Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.63
# American Indian Students
20 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,731 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
21%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,811 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
56%
# Black Students
632 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
453 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
6%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
127 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
310 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
708
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
554
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
574
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
586
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
586
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
518
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
489
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
558
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
593
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
640
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
676
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
745
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
868
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,826 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,200 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$161 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of San Lorenzo Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$164 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of San Lorenzo Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,826
$19,942
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in San Lorenzo Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,200
$18,366
This chart displays average spending per public school student in San Lorenzo Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best San Lorenzo Unified School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arroyo High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15701 Lorenzo Ave.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,542 students
Rank: #22.
Bay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2001 Bockman Rd.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4300
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Manor Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1170 Fargo Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Dayton Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-3600
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
879 Grant Ave.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-3700
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #66.
Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Via Sonya
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-5000
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #77.
Corvallis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14790 Corvallis St.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-4900
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
Lorenzo Manor Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18250 Bengal St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-5400
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #99.
Bohannon Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Bockman Rd.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #1010.
Hesperian Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Drew St.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-5200
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1111.
East Bay Arts High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 East Lewelling Blvd.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #1212.
San Lorenzo High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 East Lewelling Blvd.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,136 students
Rank: #1313.
Royal Sunset (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20450 Royal Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
Rank: #1414.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15980 Marcella St.
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 317-5300
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1515.
Colonial Acres Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17115 Meekland Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4500
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #1616.
Edendale Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16160 Ashland Ave.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
20450 Royal Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to San Lorenzo Unified School District?
San Lorenzo Unified School District manages 17 public schools serving 8,095 students.
What is the rank of San Lorenzo Unified School District?
San Lorenzo Unified School District is ranked #1341 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Lorenzo Unified School District?
59% of San Lorenzo Unified School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Lorenzo Unified School District?
San Lorenzo 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 Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,200 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 8,095 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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