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Best Dublin Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 13,395 students in Dublin, CA (there are 13 private schools, serving 2,458 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Dublin, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Dublin has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Dublin, CA are J. M. Amador Elementary School, Cottonwood Creek and Harold William Kolb. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dublin, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dublin have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dublin, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. M. Amador Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2100 East Cantara Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 307-1950
Gr: K-5 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Creek
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2400 Central Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3333
Gr: K-8 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Harold William Kolb
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3150 Palermo Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 551-4000
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
John Green Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3300 Antone Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-4200
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Eleanor Murray Fallon
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3601 Kohnen Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 875-9376
Gr: 6-8 | 1,683 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
James Dougherty Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5301 Hibernia Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 803-4444
Gr: K-5 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Dublin High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8151 Village Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,771 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Dublin Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7997 Vomac Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-1204
Gr: K-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8435 Davona Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-2568
Gr: K-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Frederiksen Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7243 Tamarack Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-1037
Gr: K-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Wells Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6800 Penn Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-6227
Gr: 6-8 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8151 Village Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 829-4322
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Knowledge Enlightens You (Key) Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
585 Willow Ave.
Dublin, CA 94568
(510) 397-2524
Gr: K-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Dublin Unified Preschool
7997 Vomac Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-2551
Rank: n/an/a
Dublin Unified Transition Program
Special Education School
6901 York Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-2551
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Emerald High School
3600 Central Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 551-4040
Gr: 9-12 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
York Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
6901 York Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 307-1960
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dublin, CA?
How many public schools are located in Dublin?
17 public schools are located in Dublin.
What percentage of students in Dublin go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Dublin are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dublin?
Dublin public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dublin are often viewed compared to one another?

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