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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
10,369 Schools
# Students
8,095 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
360 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Lorenzo Unified School District, which is ranked #1341 of all 1,925 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.
Overall District Rank
#1342 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
21%
12%
% Hispanic
59%
56%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
6%
20%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,826 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. 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 $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$161 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$164 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,826
$19,974
Spending / Student
$20,200
$18,396
Best San Lorenzo Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arroyo High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15701 Lorenzo Ave.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4000
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 Bockman Rd.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4300
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4300
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Manor Middle 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
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Dayton Elementary 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
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
879 Grant Ave.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-3700
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:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Via Sonya
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-5000
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-5000
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #77.
Corvallis Elementary 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
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
Lorenzo Manor Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18250 Bengal St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-5400
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-5400
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #99.
Bohannon Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bockman Rd.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-3800
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #1010.
Hesperian Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 Drew St.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-5200
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 East Lewelling Blvd.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4471
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #1212.
San Lorenzo High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 East Lewelling Blvd.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-3000
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20450 Royal Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
Rank: #1414.
Hillside Elementary 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
| 376 students
Rank: #1515.
Colonial Acres Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17115 Meekland Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4500
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4500
Grades: K-5
| 449 students
Rank: #1616.
Edendale Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16160 Ashland Ave.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-5100
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
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 1,925 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 $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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