Public schools in San Pablo, CA
10 open public schools with an address in San Pablo, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,565
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of San Pablo public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in San Pablo, CA: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,565 students, an average of 457 per school. The largest campus is Caliber: Beta Academy (971 students).
West Contra Costa Unified operates the most schools here (9), 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 22.4:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
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 80% 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 San Pablo
Elementary schools in San Pablo
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Elementary West Contra Costa Unified | KG–06 | 335 | 20.9:1 | |
| Caliber: Beta Academy Caliber: Beta Academy District · Charter | KG–08 | 971 | 18.3:1 | |
| Dover Elementary West Contra Costa Unified | KG–06 | 458 | 22.9:1 | |
| Edward M. Downer Elementary West Contra Costa Unified | KG–06 | 388 | 21.8:1 | |
| Lake Elementary West Contra Costa Unified | KG–06 | 350 | 24.3:1 | |
| Montalvin Manor Elementary West Contra Costa Unified | KG–08 | 474 | 23.7:1 | |
| Tara Hills Elementary West Contra Costa Unified | KG–06 | 317 | 22.6:1 |
Middle schools in San Pablo
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helms Middle West Contra Costa Unified | 07–08 | 558 | 22.2:1 |
High schools in San Pablo
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle College High West Contra Costa Unified | 09–12 | 294 | 30.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in San Pablo
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy West Contra Costa Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 420 | 12.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.2%
- Hispanic69.7%
- Black11.3%
- Asian10.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 San Pablo schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,565 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in San Pablo
How many public schools are in San Pablo, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in San Pablo: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,565 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve San Pablo?
Schools with an address in San Pablo belong to 2 education agencies, led by West Contra Costa Unified (9 schools), Caliber: Beta Academy District (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 San Pablo?
Middle College High reported the largest high-school enrollment in San Pablo, with 294 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in San Pablo?
Yes. 1 of the 10 public schools in San Pablo are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Caliber: Beta Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in San Pablo schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across San Pablo public schools is 22.4:1, 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 San Pablo 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