Best 94550 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,885 students in 94550, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 745 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 94550, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 94550, CA are Emma C. Smith Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and William Mendenhall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94550 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94550, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 94550, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emma C. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
391 Ontario Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4750
Gr: K-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1671 Frankfurt Way
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-5230
Gr: K-5 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
William Mendenhall Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1701 El Padro Dr.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4731
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
554 Jackson Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4717
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Granada High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Wall St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Arroyo Seco Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5280 Irene Way
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4700
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Joe Michell
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Elaine Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4738
Gr: K-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Vineyard Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2253 Fifth St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Gr: K-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Livermore High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Maple St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4812
Gr: 9-12 | 1,827 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
East Avenue Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3951 East Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Del Valle Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2253 Fifth St.
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-4709
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 94550, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 94550, CA include Emma C. Smith Elementary School, Sunset Elementary School and William Mendenhall Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 94550?
11 public schools are located in 94550.
What percentage of students in 94550 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 94550 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94550?
94550 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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