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Best El Sobrante Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,735 students in El Sobrante, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 707 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in El Sobrante, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in El Sobrante, CA are Olinda Elementary School, Harbour Way Elementary Community Day and Valley View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Sobrante, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in El Sobrante have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in El Sobrante, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olinda Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5855 Olinda Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1452
Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Harbour Way Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1121 Allview Ave.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1438
Gr: K-8
Rank: #33.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3416 Maywood Dr.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1455
Gr: K-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
De Anza High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1440
Gr: 9-12 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4350 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1427
Gr: K-6 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 May Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1414
Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Betty Reid Soskin Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1121 Allview Ave.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1447
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in El Sobrante, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in El Sobrante, CA include Olinda Elementary School, Harbour Way Elementary Community Day and Valley View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in El Sobrante?
7 public schools are located in El Sobrante.
What percentage of students in El Sobrante go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in El Sobrante are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in El Sobrante?
El Sobrante public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in El Sobrante are often viewed compared to one another?

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