Public schools in Livingston, CA
7 open public schools with an address in Livingston, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,808
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.2:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Livingston public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Livingston, CA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,808 students, an average of 635 per school. The largest campus is Livingston High (1,169 students), and the largest elementary school is Yamato Colony Elementary (627).
Livingston Union operates the most schools here (5), and 3 regular districts have at least one Livingston campus. 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 22.2:1, 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 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 81% 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 Livingston
Elementary schools in Livingston
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Park Elementary Livingston Union | KG–05 | 503 | 21.9:1 | |
| Selma Herndon Elementary Livingston Union | KG–05 | 611 | 22.6:1 | |
| Yamato Colony Elementary Livingston Union | KG–05 | 627 | 22.4:1 |
Middle schools in Livingston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Middle Livingston Union | 06–08 | 809 | 22.8:1 |
High schools in Livingston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston High Merced Union High | 09–12 | 1,169 | 21:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Livingston
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd A. Schelby Merced County Office of Education · Special Education School | KG–12 | 89 | 11.2:1 | |
| Livingston Stepping Stones Preschool Livingston Union | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.2%
- Hispanic83%
- Black0.8%
- Asian12.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Livingston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,808 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Livingston
How many public schools are in Livingston, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Livingston: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 3,808 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Livingston?
Schools with an address in Livingston belong to 3 education agencies, led by Livingston Union (5 schools), Merced County Office of Education (1 school), Merced Union High (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 Livingston?
Livingston High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Livingston, with 1,169 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Livingston?
No school with an address in Livingston 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 Livingston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Livingston public schools is 22.2:1, 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 Livingston 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