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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Livermore Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 12,945 students in Livermore, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,387 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Livermore, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Livermore has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Livermore, CA are Emma C. Smith Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and Lawrence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livermore, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Livermore have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Livermore, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emma C. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
391 Ontario Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4750
Gr: K-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1671 Frankfurt Way
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-5230
Gr: K-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2451 Portola Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 960-2923
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Altamont Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6500 Garaventa Ranch Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 454-5575
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Rancho Las Positas Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 East Jack London Blvd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4748
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
William Mendenhall Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1701 El Padro Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4731
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Jackson Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
554 Jackson Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4717
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Granada High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Wall St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Andrew N. Christensen Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5757 Haggin Oaks Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4702
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Arroyo Seco Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5280 Irene Way
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4700
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Joe Michell
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Elaine Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4738
Gr: K-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Vineyard Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2253 Fifth St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Livermore High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Maple St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4812
Gr: 9-12 | 1,827 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Leo R. Croce Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5650 Scenic Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4706
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
East Avenue Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3951 East Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Marylin Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Marylin Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4724
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
Junction K-8
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
298 Junction Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 606-4720
Gr: K-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1818.
Del Valle Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2253 Fifth St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-valley Rop
Vocational School
1040 Florence Rd.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 455-4800
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Livermore, CA?
How many public schools are located in Livermore?
19 public schools are located in Livermore.
What percentage of students in Livermore go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Livermore are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Livermore?
Livermore public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Livermore are often viewed compared to one another?

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