Best Public Schools in San Leandro, CA

The city of San Leandro, California is home to 18 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the San Leandro Unified School District and the San Lorenzo Unified School District. The data reveals stark disparities in performance between the top-performing and underperforming schools, suggesting significant inequities within the district that need to be addressed.

Madison Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary stand out as high-performing schools, consistently ranking among the top 25% of California elementary schools with strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Hillside Elementary and Garfield Elementary rank in the bottom 25% of California elementary schools, with very low test scores and high chronic absenteeism.

At the middle school level, Washington Manor Middle stands out with above-average test scores, while the high schools, including Lincoln High (Continuation), struggle with low test scores, high dropout rates, and high chronic absenteeism. The San Leandro Unified School District as a whole is ranked in the bottom 40% of California districts, indicating systemic issues that need to be addressed.