For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,974 students in San Pablo, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Pablo, CA are Caliber Beta Academy, Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy and Tara Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Pablo, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Pablo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in San Pablo, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caliber Beta Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 685-9886
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 685-9886
Grades: K-8
| 950 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2625 Barnard Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
Grades: K-12
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Tara Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1428
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1428
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Making Waves Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4123 Lakeside Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
Grades: 5-12
| 1,103 students
Rank: #55.
Montalvin Manor Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Christine Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1405
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1405
Grades: K-8
| 504 students
Rank: #66.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Amador St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1409
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1409
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2829 Moyers Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1424
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1424
Grades: K-6
| 407 students
Rank: #88.
Edward M. Downer Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1231 18th St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 234-3851
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 234-3851
Grades: K-6
| 405 students
Rank: #99.
Oakland Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4215 Foothill Blvd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 532-6751
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 532-6751
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Eleventh St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1451
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1451
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: #1111.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3001 16th St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1401
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1401
Grades: K-6
| 332 students
Rank: #1212.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1870 19th St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1420
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1420
Grades: K-6
| 485 students
San Pablo, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Campus Continuation Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 741-2857
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2000 Southwood Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 724-0444
Grades: K-6
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in San Pablo, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in San Pablo, CA include Caliber Beta Academy, Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy and Tara Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Pablo?
12 public elementary schools are located in San Pablo.
What is the racial composition of students in San Pablo?
San Pablo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Pablo are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in San Pablo include: Montalvin Manor Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School, Lake Elementary School vs. Bayview Elementary School, Edward M. Downer Elementary School vs. Dover Elementary School
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