Top Rankings
San Leandro Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,834 students in San Leandro Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Leandro Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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
13 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
8,834 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
410 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Leandro Unified School District, which is ranked #1125 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1094 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
24%
12%
% Hispanic
49%
56%
% Black
10%
5%
% White
7%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,396 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,866 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$163 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$158 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,396
$20,100
Spending / Student
$17,866
$18,511
Best San Leandro Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 50% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 38% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
San Leandro High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4600
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,510 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2150 East 14th St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4320
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4320
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
John Muir Middle 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
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Halkin Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Williams St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4370
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4370
Gr: K-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13050 Aurora Dr.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4300
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4300
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 19% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Bancroft Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Bancroft Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4380
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4380
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Leonard Dr.
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
San Leandro Virtual Academy
Alternative School
13701 Bancroft Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 618-4460
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Leandro Unified School District?
San Leandro Unified School District manages 13 public schools serving 8,834 students.
What is the rank of San Leandro Unified School District?
San Leandro Unified School District is ranked #1125 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Leandro Unified School District?
49% of San Leandro Unified School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Leandro Unified School District?
San Leandro 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 Leandro Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,866 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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