San Ramon Valley Unified, CA

Original Research by School Decision on San Ramon Valley Unified

San Ramon Valley Unified serves a large, affluent suburban enrollment spread across multiple communities in the East Bay foothills: San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Moraga, Clayton, and Livermore. The district encompasses nearly the full K-12 band, with healthy enrollments across elementary, middle, and high school grades.

Academic performance in English language arts and mathematics sits in the upper-middle range. On the most recent state assessments, district proficiency in English language arts averaged in the upper seventies; mathematics proficiency centered in the mid-seventies, with a slight dip in middle grades. Science proficiency, measured at two grade levels, ran lower, in the mid-sixties. The district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Contra Costa County's districts, a competitive peer group. Chronic absenteeism is notably low, suggesting strong routine attendance patterns across the student body.

The student composition reflects the region's demographic character. Asian students make up a substantial plurality of enrollment, followed by white students and Hispanic students. The district did not report counts or rates for English learners or students with disabilities, so comparisons on those populations cannot be made.

Housing in the district's communities is expensive. Weighted home values across the area are roughly four times the national median, with significant variation by zip code; some neighborhoods exceed that figure markedly. Rental markets are similarly pricey. Monthly housing costs, whether mortgage or rent, consume a large share of household income; a parent may want to factor in these affordability pressures when evaluating the total cost of living near these schools.

The district has experienced notable financial strain. In 2024, it eliminated over sixty staff positions to balance its budget. Further reductions and service cuts are planned for 2025-2026, including eliminations among counselor, psychologist, and social worker roles as well as teaching positions. These cuts affect both the breadth of class offerings and the depth of student support services available. In response, voters renewed a local parcel tax (Measure Q) in November 2024, securing a recurring property tax that funds approximately classroom teacher salaries for an extended period. This is a fixed housing charge homeowners will pay and a durable commitment to classroom staffing, but it does not offset the broader reduction in support services.

The district adopted an ethnic studies course as a high school graduation requirement, effective for the class of 2030. The course replaced World Geography and incorporates perspectives from Native American, African American, Asian American, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ communities, among others.

The district operates roughly three dozen schools, including elementary, middle, high schools, and alternative or continuation programs such as Del Amigo High and Venture. Specific program breadth, course offerings at the high school level, and dual-credit or career pathway detail were not available in the data provided, so families should review individual school sites and district materials for comprehensive course sequences and pathway information.

State testing data is current as of the most recent school year. Historical trend data for multiple years was not available, limiting visibility into whether performance is moving. The comparison position against county districts reflects the latest available metrics and should be interpreted alongside these recent operational changes and funding pressures, which shape the near-term environment families will encounter.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

29,235

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 9%

Black 2%

White 32%

Asian 48%

Two+ 9%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

60%

—

Gr 3

49%

75%

Gr 4

54%

80%

Gr 5

62%

83%

Gr 6

54%

82%

Gr 7

70%

86%

Gr 8

65%

83%

Gr 11

63%

—

Math

Gr ALL

51%

—

Gr 3

51%

82%

Gr 4

54%

82%

Gr 5

50%

78%

Gr 6

46%

75%

Gr 7

59%

79%

Gr 8

51%

77%

Gr 11

46%

—

Science

Gr ALL

43%

—

Gr 5

46%

68%

Gr 8

46%

67%

Gr 12

43%

—

Gr HS

45%

—

Gr UG_SEC

43%

—

Schools in this District

37 schools are officially reported under this district.

Sycamore Valley Elementary

Iron Horse Middle

Alamo Elementary

California High

Charlotte Wood Middle

Country Club Elementary

Del Amigo High (Continuation)

Green Valley Elementary

Greenbrook Elementary

John Baldwin Elementary

Los Cerros Middle

Montair Elementary

Monte Vista High

Montevideo Elementary

Neil A. Armstrong Elementary

Pine Valley Middle

Rancho Romero Elementary

San Ramon Valley High

Stone Valley Middle

Twin Creeks Elementary

Vista Grande Elementary

Walt Disney Elementary

Tassajara Hills Elementary

Bollinger Canyon Elementary

Diablo Vista Middle

Coyote Creek Elementary

Venture (Alternative)

Golden View Elementary

Hidden Hills Elementary

Windemere Ranch Middle

Quail Run Elementary

Live Oak Elementary

Dougherty Valley High

Creekside Elementary

Gale Ranch Middle

INFANT Pre

Bella Vista Elementary

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

79%

Grade 3

79%

Grade 4

76%

Grade 5

73%

Grade 6

77%

Grade 7

74%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

73%

Grade 3

77%

Grade 4

81%

Grade 5

80%

Grade 6

84%

Grade 7

81%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

66%

Grade 5

65%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

82%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$1.77M

Year-over-year change-5.0%

Range across 12 ZIP codes$1.0M to $3.1M

vs. state typical2.28x

vs. national typical4.80x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (12 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
94583	San Ramon	$1.4M	-6.9%	19.8%
94506	Danville	$2.1M	-5.4%	17.6%
94588	Pleasanton	$1.4M	-8.4%	15.2%
94582	San Ramon	$1.8M	-7.0%	12.7%
94526	Danville	$1.8M	-3.6%	12.4%
94507	Alamo	$2.6M	+0.4%	10.0%
94598	Walnut Creek	$1.4M	-1.4%	9.1%
94556	Moraga	$1.7M	-0.9%	1.1%
94528	Diablo	$3.1M	-0.7%	1.1%
94517	Clayton	$1.1M	-2.4%	0.5%
94596	Walnut Creek	$1.1M	-0.5%	0.4%
94551	Livermore	$1.0M	-6.2%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,626/mo

Year-over-year change+3.0%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$2,799 to $5,147/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
94583	San Ramon	$2,816	+3.4%	19.8%
94506	Danville	$5,147	-0.3%	17.6%
94588	Pleasanton	$3,024	+0.3%	15.2%
94582	San Ramon	$3,307	+3.9%	12.7%
94526	Danville	$3,992	+7.9%	12.4%
94598	Walnut Creek	$3,415	+4.8%	9.1%
94556	Moraga	$3,731	—	1.1%
94596	Walnut Creek	$2,799	+3.7%	0.4%
94551	Livermore	$3,042	+0.1%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$8,913/mo

Home price / national median income21.1x

Annual rent / national median income52.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$5,287/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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