Elementary Schools in Livermore, California: Livermore schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 54.7/100

Livermore, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.7/100 — 11.0 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Emma C. Smith Elementary at 77/100, where 56.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Livermore schools average 33.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 11 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.7% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

54.7

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

43.7

33.3 – 77.0

Avg Exceeded %

33.8%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

12.7%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

Level	Schools	Avg Score	Exceeded	vs State
Elementary	11	Solid 54.7/100	33.8%	+11.0
High	4	Solid 50.4/100	16.5%	+2.9
Middle	5	Developing 47.6/100	25.4%	+7.1

How Livermore schools compare

Livermore has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.7/100 — 11.0 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Emma C. Smith Elementary with a Scope Score of 77 and 56.8% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Livermore schools average 33.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in Livermore averages 12.7% — below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Livermore

2 High Ceiling2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around6 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Livermore

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Emma C. Smith Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified High Ceiling	56.8%	Strong 77/100
2	Lawrence Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified High Ceiling	51.5%	Strong 76/100
3	Sunset Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified Strong All-Around	48.3%	Solid 68/100
4	Granada High Livermore Valley Joint Unified Strong All-Around	31.6%	Solid 65/100
5	William Mendenhall Middle Livermore Valley Joint Unified Strong All-Around	33.6%	Solid 59/100
6	Livermore High Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum	22.0%	Solid 59/100
7	Rancho Las Positas Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified Culture First	34.1%	Solid 56/100
8	Altamont Creek Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified Culture First	35.6%	Solid 53/100
9	Jackson Avenue Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum	39.8%	Solid 53/100
10	Leo R. Croce Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum	25.4%	Solid 50/100
11	Arroyo Seco Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum	26.4%	Solid 50/100
12	Andrew N. Christensen Middle Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum	30.6%	Solid 50/100
13	Joe Michell Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum	27.2%	Developing 49/100
14	East Avenue Middle Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum	26.4%	Developing 48/100
15	Junction K-8 Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum	11.8%	Developing 36/100
16	Del Valle Continuation High Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum	1.4%	Developing 36/100
17	Marylin Avenue Elementary Livermore Valley Joint Unified Building Momentum	14.7%	Developing 33/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 17 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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.

Private Schools in Livermore

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Our Savior Lutheran

Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-8 · 320 students

12:1Private

Valley Montessori School

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 209 students

6:1Private

Livermore Valley Academy

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-9 · 130 students

7:1Private

Kings Classical Academy

Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 113 students

8:1Private

Fountainhead Montessori

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 70 students

4:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Livermore

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Livermore good?

Livermore's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.7/100, which is 11.0 points above the state average. 33.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

What is the best elementary school in Livermore?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Livermore is Emma C. Smith Elementary with a Scope Score of 77/100 and 56.8% 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 Livermore schools compare to the state average?

Livermore elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.7/100 — 11.0 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 33.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.7% vs. 18.1% statewide.

How many schools are in Livermore?

Livermore has 11 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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