Public schools in San Ramon, CA
20 open public schools with an address in San Ramon, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
16,602
20 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 San Ramon public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in San Ramon, CA: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 16,602 students, an average of 830 per school. The largest campus is Dougherty Valley High (3,039 students), and the largest elementary school is Quail Run Elementary (744).
Every listed school belongs to San Ramon Valley Unified. 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 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 10% 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 Ramon
Elementary schools in San Ramon
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista Elementary San Ramon Valley Unified | KG–05 | 499 | 19.6:1 | |
| Bollinger Canyon Elementary San Ramon Valley Unified | KG–05 | 492 | 20.9:1 | |
| Country Club Elementary San Ramon Valley Unified | KG–05 | 500 | 20:1 | |
| Coyote Creek Elementary San Ramon Valley Unified | KG–05 | 613 | 21:1 | |
| Golden View Elementary San Ramon Valley Unified | KG–05 | 654 | 20.9:1 | |
| Hidden Hills Elementary San Ramon Valley Unified | KG–05 | 486 | 21:1 | |
| Live Oak Elementary San Ramon Valley Unified | KG–05 | 438 | 19.3:1 | |
| Montevideo Elementary San Ramon Valley Unified | KG–05 | 592 | 21.4:1 | |
| Neil A. Armstrong Elementary San Ramon Valley Unified | KG–05 | 465 | 21.2:1 | |
| Quail Run Elementary San Ramon Valley Unified | KG–05 | 744 | 22.2:1 | |
| Twin Creeks Elementary San Ramon Valley Unified | KG–05 | 674 | 21.7:1 | |
| Walt Disney Elementary San Ramon Valley Unified | KG–05 | 523 | 23:1 |
Middle schools in San Ramon
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gale Ranch Middle San Ramon Valley Unified | 06–08 | 971 | 22.7:1 | |
| Iron Horse Middle San Ramon Valley Unified | 06–08 | 939 | 22.5:1 | |
| Pine Valley Middle San Ramon Valley Unified | 06–08 | 973 | 24.9:1 | |
| Windemere Ranch Middle San Ramon Valley Unified | 06–08 | 1,011 | 24:1 |
High schools in San Ramon
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California High San Ramon Valley Unified | 09–12 | 2,894 | 24.8:1 | |
| Del Amigo High (Continuation) San Ramon Valley Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 34 | 8.8:1 | |
| Dougherty Valley High San Ramon Valley Unified | 09–12 | 3,039 | 24.8:1 | |
| Venture (Alternative) San Ramon Valley Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 61 | 5.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.4%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black2.2%
- Asian63%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 San Ramon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (16,602 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in San Ramon
How many public schools are in San Ramon, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in San Ramon: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 16,602 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve San Ramon?
All listed public schools with an address in San Ramon belong to San Ramon Valley Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in San Ramon?
Dougherty Valley High reported the largest high-school enrollment in San Ramon, with 3,039 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in San Ramon?
No school with an address in San Ramon 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 San Ramon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across San Ramon 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 San Ramon 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