Diablo’s public schools outscore 95% of California districts
72% of students in Diablo’s public schools are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Diablo, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Diablo’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 103 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Diablo’s, its schools beat 60%, lower than their 95% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 79% and math 72% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,073 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
22 elementary schools, then eight middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
The Athenian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Diablo’s grade
A+: better than 95% of California school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Diablo, with each school’s own grade.
Diablo’s public schools are run by San Ramon Valley Unified School District, which also serves Danville and San Ramon. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Diablo vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Diablo’s borders.
Every school in Diablo
35 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Diablo’s schools
Are Diablo’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Diablo children attend outscore 95% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 60%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Diablo in?
San Ramon Valley Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 28,554 students in 36 schools (2024–25).
Where do Diablo kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Dougherty Valley High, California High, Monte Vista High and San Ramon Valley High.
What is Diablo’s graduation rate?
97% of the class of 2023 in San Ramon Valley Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Diablo spend per student?
$17,073 in San Ramon Valley Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Diablo?
Yes: The Athenian School (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 537 students).
Parents talk
What Diablo families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Diablo → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.