Hagemann Ranch Historic District · Photo: Sanfranman59 · CC BY-SA 3.0Livermore’s public schools outscore 81% of California districts
On the state math tests, 47% of Livermore’s students scored proficient, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Livermore, 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 93% 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.
Livermore’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 260 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Livermore’s, its schools beat 65%, lower than their 81% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 60% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,319 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
11 elementary schools, then five middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Valley Montessori School (private), Our Savior Lutheran (private), Livermore Valley Academy (private), Kings Classical Academy (private) and Acton Academy East Bay (private) are 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 Livermore’s grade
A−: better than 81% of California school districts, #156 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Livermore, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Livermore · depends on your address
Granada High
Grades 9–12 · 2,156 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Livermore High
Grades 9–12 · 1,827 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Livermore · depends on your address
Granada High
Grades 9–12 · 2,156 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Livermore High
Grades 9–12 · 1,827 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Livermore · depends on your address
Granada High
Grades 9–12 · 2,156 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Livermore High
Grades 9–12 · 1,827 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Livermore · depends on your address
Granada High
Grades 9–12 · 2,156 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Livermore High
Grades 9–12 · 1,827 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Livermore’s public schools are run by Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. 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
Livermore vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Livermore’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Livermore | A− | Livermore Valley Joint Unified |
| Pleasanton | A | Pleasanton Unified |
Every school in Livermore
23 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Tri-Valley ROP).
Questions about Livermore’s schools
Are Livermore’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Livermore children attend outscore 81% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #156 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 65%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Livermore in?
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 12,945 students in 18 schools (2024–25).
Where do Livermore kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Granada High and Livermore High.
What is Livermore’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Livermore spend per student?
$16,319 in Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Livermore?
Yes: Valley Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 400 students), Our Savior Lutheran (religious, grades K–8, 397 students), Livermore Valley Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–9, 104 students), Kings Classical Academy (religious, grades K–12, 82 students) and Acton Academy East Bay (nonsectarian, grades K–7, 19 students).
Parents talk
What Livermore families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Livermore → 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.