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Best San Pablo Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,733 students in San Pablo, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Pablo, CA are Caliber Beta Academy, Making Waves Academy and Montalvin Manor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Pablo, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in San Pablo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in San Pablo, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caliber Beta Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2465 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 685-9886
Gr: K-8 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Making Waves Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4123 Lakeside Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 262-1511
Gr: 5-12 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Montalvin Manor Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Christine Dr.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1405
Gr: K-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2625 Barnard Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1431
Gr: K-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Tara Hills Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Dolan Way
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1428
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2829 Moyers Rd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1424
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Amador St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1409
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Oakland Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4215 Foothill Blvd.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 532-6751
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 16th St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1401
Gr: K-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Edward M. Downer Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1231 18th St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 234-3851
Gr: K-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 19th St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1420
Gr: K-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Eleventh St.
San Pablo, CA 94806
(510) 231-1451
Gr: K-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in San Pablo, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in San Pablo, CA include Caliber Beta Academy, Making Waves Academy and Montalvin Manor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in San Pablo?
12 public elementary schools are located in San Pablo.
What is the racial composition of students in San Pablo?
San Pablo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in San Pablo are often viewed compared to one another?

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