Public schools in Livermore, CA
19 open public schools with an address in Livermore, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,945
19 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Livermore public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Livermore, CA: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high. The 19 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,945 students, an average of 681 per school. The largest campus is Granada High (2,156 students), and the largest elementary school is Junction K-8 (801).
Livermore Valley Joint Unified operates the most schools here (18), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 20% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Livermore
Elementary schools in Livermore
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont Creek Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–05 | 620 | 21.6:1 | |
| Arroyo Seco Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–05 | 584 | 19.8:1 | |
| Emma C. Smith Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–05 | 648 | 21.2:1 | |
| Jackson Avenue Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–05 | 489 | 21.9:1 | |
| Joe Michell Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–08 | 786 | 22.1:1 | |
| Junction K-8 Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–08 | 801 | 20.8:1 | |
| Lawrence Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–05 | 494 | 23.5:1 | |
| Leo R. Croce Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–05 | 537 | 19.1:1 | |
| Marylin Avenue Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–05 | 430 | 19.5:1 | |
| Rancho Las Positas Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–05 | 586 | 20.7:1 | |
| Sunset Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified | KG–05 | 759 | 23.3:1 |
Middle schools in Livermore
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew N. Christensen Middle Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 06–08 | 592 | 20.8:1 | |
| East Avenue Middle Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 06–08 | 581 | 22.5:1 | |
| William Mendenhall Middle Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 06–08 | 876 | 24.2:1 |
High schools in Livermore
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Valle Continuation High Livermore Valley Joint Unified · Alternative School | 10–12 | 87 | 8.9:1 | |
| Granada High Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 09–12 | 2,156 | 22.2:1 | |
| Livermore High Livermore Valley Joint Unified | 09–12 | 1,827 | 21.4:1 | |
| Tri-Valley ROP Tri-Valley ROP · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Vineyard Alternative Livermore Valley Joint Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 92 | 10.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.5%
- Hispanic32.4%
- Black1.5%
- Asian18.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Livermore schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,945 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Livermore
How many public schools are in Livermore, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Livermore: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 12,945 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Livermore?
Schools with an address in Livermore belong to 2 education agencies, led by Livermore Valley Joint Unified (18 schools), Tri-Valley ROP (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Livermore?
Granada High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Livermore, with 2,156 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Livermore?
No school with an address in Livermore is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Livermore schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Livermore public schools is 21.3:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Livermore guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities