Photo: FASTILY · CC BY-SA 4.0San Ramon’s public schools outscore 95% of California districts
On the state math tests, 72% of San Ramon’s students scored proficient, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving San Ramon, 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.
San Ramon’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 154 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of San Ramon’s, its schools beat 81%, 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 ↓
12 elementary schools, then four middle and two 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 Dorris-Eaton School (private) and Alkavain Academy (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 Ramon’s grade
A+: better than 95% of California school districts, #29 of 847 California towns. 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 San Ramon, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in San Ramon · depends on your address
Dougherty Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 3,039 students · 25:1 students per teacher
California High
Grades 9–12 · 2,894 students · 25:1 students per teacher
10th grade in San Ramon · depends on your address
Dougherty Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 3,039 students · 25:1 students per teacher
California High
Grades 9–12 · 2,894 students · 25:1 students per teacher
11th grade in San Ramon · depends on your address
Dougherty Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 3,039 students · 25:1 students per teacher
California High
Grades 9–12 · 2,894 students · 25:1 students per teacher
12th grade in San Ramon · depends on your address
Dougherty Valley High
Grades 9–12 · 3,039 students · 25:1 students per teacher
California High
Grades 9–12 · 2,894 students · 25:1 students per teacher
San Ramon’s public schools are run by San Ramon Valley Unified School District, which also serves Danville. 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
San Ramon vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share San Ramon’s borders.
Every school in San Ramon
22 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 San Ramon’s schools
Are San Ramon’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools San Ramon children attend outscore 95% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #29 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is San Ramon in?
San Ramon Valley Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 28,554 students in 36 schools (2024–25).
Where do San Ramon kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Dougherty Valley High and California High.
What is San Ramon’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 San Ramon 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 San Ramon?
Yes: The Dorris-Eaton School (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 417 students) and Alkavain Academy (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 6 students).
Parents talk
What San Ramon families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near San Ramon → 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.