Sunol Glen Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Sunol Glen Unified

Sunol Glen Unified serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade in a small, tight-knit community in Alameda County. The district operates a single campus that has been the educational center of the area for over a century and is home to a small student body that sits at the smaller end of enrollment for its grade span.

The district's most recent state testing data shows solid proficiency across math and English language arts. In math, performance varies by grade level, with strong results in middle school grades. In ELA, the district posts consistent proficiency across the tested grades, with particular strength at the fifth grade level. Science results, where assessed, sit in the moderate range. The overall proficiency index places the district in the top quartile among its county peers. Chronic absenteeism is notably low, also ranking in the top quartile countywide, which points to engaged families and consistent student attendance.

The student body is diverse by race and ethnicity, with roughly equal shares of Asian, white, and Hispanic students, along with smaller shares of students identifying as two or more races. The school draws families from across its service area, including the towns of Sunol, Livermore, and Pleasanton.

Housing in the district's primary zone, Sunol, sits at a high absolute value, reflecting the broader Bay Area market. Median home values are substantial. Rents are also considerable, though the rental market is tighter and smaller than the ownership market in the area. The overall cost of living is high relative to household income in the region, though unemployment is moderate.

The district recently undertook a major facilities investment. Voters approved a general obligation bond in 2022 that funds a comprehensive modernization of the century-old K-8 campus. The project includes safety and security upgrades, electrical and HVAC system renovations, roof repair and replacement, and a new STEM laboratory. This is a multi-decade commitment; the property tax increase tied to the bond will remain in effect for many years. For families considering a move to the area, this represents both an asset, in the form of newly modernized facilities, and an ongoing cost embedded in property taxes.

The district has also experienced recent governance shifts. In 2023, a board resolution limiting flags on school grounds to the U.S. and California flags prompted strong community reaction, particularly around whether the policy barred the LGBTQ+ Pride flag. Two of the three board members were recalled by voters in a close special election in July 2024. An interim board then repealed the original flag policy and replaced it with a compromise allowing only the U.S. and state flags on the flagpole while permitting other banners, including the Pride flag, elsewhere on campus. For families evaluating the district, this recent history reflects active community engagement and differing views on school climate and values.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

268

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 15%

Black 0%

White 35%

Asian 37%

Two+ 12%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

63%

—

Gr 3

—

70%

Gr 4

—

77%

Gr 5

—

90%

Gr 6

—

84%

Gr 7

—

83%

Gr 8

—

89%

Math

Gr ALL

74%

—

Gr 3

—

65%

Gr 4

—

77%

Gr 5

—

90%

Gr 6

—

75%

Gr 7

—

91%

Gr 8

—

79%

Science

Gr 5

—

68%

Gr 8

—

68%

Gr HS

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

Sunol Glen Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

69%

Grade 3

73%

Grade 4

88%

Grade 5

75%

Grade 6

91%

Grade 7

78%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

69%

Grade 3

69%

Grade 4

88%

Grade 5

87%

Grade 6

83%

Grade 7

84%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

63%

Grade 5

72%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

70%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.50M

Year-over-year change-3.0%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$1.3M to $2.3M

vs. state typical1.93x

vs. national typical4.07x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
94586	Sunol	$1.5M	-3.0%	95.1%
94539	Fremont	$2.3M	-1.6%	3.6%
94566	Pleasanton	$1.7M	-7.6%	0.9%
94550	Livermore	$1.3M	-5.6%	0.3%
94536	Fremont	$1.5M	-4.2%	0.0%
94588	Pleasanton	$1.4M	-8.4%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,642/mo

Year-over-year change+7.5%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$2,865 to $3,846/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
94539	Fremont	$3,846	+8.6%	3.6%
94566	Pleasanton	$3,134	+5.2%	0.9%
94550	Livermore	$2,865	+1.8%	0.3%
94536	Fremont	$3,202	+4.4%	0.0%
94588	Pleasanton	$3,024	+0.3%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$7,563/mo

Home price / national median income17.9x

Annual rent / national median income52.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$3,922/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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