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Elementary Schools in San Ramon, California

Above Average2024–25 data19 schools · avg 75.4/100

San Ramon, California has 19 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 75.4/100 — 31.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Dougherty Valley High at 88/100, where 54.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Ramon schools average 48.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 19 schools, 10 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.4% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
75.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
56.8
30.9 – 87.7
Avg Exceeded %
48.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
19
With Scope Scores

How San Ramon schools compare

San Ramon's 19 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 75.4 — 31.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 30.9 to 87.7, a 56.8-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Dougherty Valley High with a Scope Score of 88 and 54.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: San Ramon schools average 48.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in San Ramon averages 11.4%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in San Ramon

10 High Ceiling8 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in San Ramon ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Dougherty Valley High
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
54.3%Strong
88/100
2Bollinger Canyon Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
59.9%Strong
85/100
3Coyote Creek Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
61.5%Strong
85/100
4Windemere Ranch Middle
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
57.0%Strong
83/100
5Gale Ranch Middle
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
56.1%Strong
83/100
6Neil A. Armstrong Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
58.0%Strong
83/100
7Pine Valley Middle
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
48.4%Strong
81/100
8Bella Vista Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
58.9%Strong
80/100
9Hidden Hills Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
56.8%Strong
79/100
10Live Oak Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
50.5%Strong
78/100
11California High
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
39.7%Strong
77/100
12Iron Horse Middle
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
48.4%Strong
77/100
13Golden View Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified High Ceiling
55.0%Strong
75/100
14Walt Disney Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
43.4%Strong
72/100
15Twin Creeks Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
46.6%Strong
71/100
16Country Club Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
43.7%Solid
69/100
17Montevideo Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
43.1%Solid
67/100
18Quail Run Elementary
San Ramon Valley Unified Strong All-Around
41.6%Solid
67/100
19Del Amigo High (Continuation)
San Ramon Valley Unified Building Momentum
2.5%Developing
31/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Ramon

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in San Ramon good?
San Ramon's 19 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 75.4/100, which is 31.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 48.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in San Ramon?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Ramon is Dougherty Valley High with a Scope Score of 88/100 and 54.3% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do San Ramon schools compare to the state average?
San Ramon elementary schools average a Scope Score of 75.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (31.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 48.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 30.9 to 87.7, a 56.8-point spread.
How many schools are in San Ramon?
San Ramon has 19 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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