Top Rankings
Sunnyvale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,456 students in Sunnyvale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sunnyvale School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
5,456 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Sunnyvale School District, which is ranked #372 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#375 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
68 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,744 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
32%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,023 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
55%
# Black Students
69 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,036 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
19%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
46 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
469 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
757
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
634
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
636
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
651
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
609
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
620
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
551
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
494
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
504
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,337 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,745 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$133 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$124 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,337
$21,485
Spending / Student
$22,745
$19,787
Best Sunnyvale School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Chase Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1138 Heatherstone Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8200
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8200
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
824 Cumberland Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8255
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8255
Grades: K-5
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Sunnyvale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1080 Mango Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8288
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8288
Grades: 6-8
| 962 students
Rank: #44.
Fairwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 Fairwood Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 523-4870
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 523-4870
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Ellis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 E. Olive Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8260
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8260
Grades: K-5
| 695 students
Rank: #66.
San Miguel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
777 San Miguel Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8278
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8278
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Columbia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
739 Morse Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8247
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8247
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 Lakechime Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 522-8272
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 522-8272
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Vargas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1054 Carson Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8267
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8267
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1010.
Bishop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 N. Sunnyvale Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8229
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8229
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sunnyvale School District?
Sunnyvale School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,456 students.
What is the rank of Sunnyvale School District?
Sunnyvale School District is ranked #372 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sunnyvale School District?
37% of Sunnyvale School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sunnyvale School District?
Sunnyvale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sunnyvale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,745 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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