San Lorenzo’s public schools score below 58% of California districts on tests and graduation
21% of students in San Lorenzo’s public schools are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving San Lorenzo, 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 90% 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.
San Lorenzo’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 530 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of San Lorenzo’s, its schools beat 21%, lower than their 42% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 21% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 90% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $20,380 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Bohannon Middle, then Arroyo High. Enrollment is down 16% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
KIPP King Collegiate High, KIPP Summit Academy, Redwood Christian Middle School and High School (private) and Lea's Christian School (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 San Lorenzo’s grade
C+: better than 42% of California school districts, #593 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve San Lorenzo, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in San Lorenzo
Bohannon Middle
Grades 6–8 · 606 students · 24:1 students per teacher
7th grade in San Lorenzo
Bohannon Middle
Grades 6–8 · 606 students · 24:1 students per teacher
8th grade in San Lorenzo
Bohannon Middle
Grades 6–8 · 606 students · 24:1 students per teacher
9th grade in San Lorenzo
Arroyo High
Grades 9–12 · 1,499 students · 25:1 students per teacher
10th grade in San Lorenzo
Arroyo High
Grades 9–12 · 1,499 students · 25:1 students per teacher
11th grade in San Lorenzo
Arroyo High
Grades 9–12 · 1,499 students · 25:1 students per teacher
12th grade in San Lorenzo
Arroyo High
Grades 9–12 · 1,499 students · 25:1 students per teacher
San Lorenzo’s public schools are run by San Lorenzo 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 below the state in reading
San Lorenzo vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share San Lorenzo’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo | C+ | San Lorenzo Unified |
| Hayward | C+ | Hayward Unified K–12 · New Haven Unified K–12 |
| San Leandro | B− | San Leandro Unified |
Every school in San Lorenzo
11 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 (San Lorenzo Unified Preschool).
Questions about San Lorenzo’s schools
Are San Lorenzo’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools San Lorenzo children attend score below 58% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #593 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 21%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is San Lorenzo in?
San Lorenzo Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 7,936 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do San Lorenzo kids go to high school?
Arroyo High, with 1,499 students.
What is San Lorenzo’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in San Lorenzo Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does San Lorenzo spend per student?
$20,380 in San Lorenzo Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in San Lorenzo?
Yes: Redwood Christian Middle School and High School (religious, grades 6–12, 394 students) and Lea's Christian School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 60 students). San Lorenzo also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What San Lorenzo families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near San Lorenzo → 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.