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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 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,936 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 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
10,347 Schools
# Students
7,936 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
358 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Lorenzo Unified School District, which is ranked #1316 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 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1304 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
21%
12%
% Hispanic
60%
56%
% Black
7%
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 $20,223 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,605 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$161 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$164 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,223
$20,100
Spending / Student
$20,605
$18,511
Best San Lorenzo Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arroyo High School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,499 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
East Bay Arts High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 East Lewelling Blvd.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4471
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-4471
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Washington Manor Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Fargo Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-5500
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Royal Sunset (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20450 Royal Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4400
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Corvallis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14790 Corvallis St.
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-4900
San Leandro, CA 94579
(510) 317-4900
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
Del Rey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #6 - 96. - 9.
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
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Hesperian Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Bohannon Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bockman Rd.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-3800
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Lorenzo Manor Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18250 Bengal St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-5400
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-5400
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
San Lorenzo High School
(Math: 12% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Colonial Acres Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17115 Meekland Ave.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4500
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 317-4500
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Edendale Middle School
(Math: 6% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Lorenzo Unified School District?
San Lorenzo Unified School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,936 students.
What is the rank of San Lorenzo Unified School District?
San Lorenzo Unified School District is ranked #1316 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Lorenzo Unified School District?
60% of San Lorenzo Unified School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 7% 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 $20,605 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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