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4 schools in El Sobrante

California · Public K-12

El Sobrante reports 4 public K-12 schools and approximately 1,150 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 288.

7-year change in El Sobrante

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,150
-170 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
8%
was 13%
% Hispanic
45%
was 40%
% Black
14%
was 19%
% Asian
21%
was 22%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Betty Reid Soskin MiddleMiddle06-08372
Harbour Way Elementary Community DayElementaryKG-080
Murphy ElementaryElementaryKG-06460
Olinda ElementaryElementaryKG-06318

About El Sobrante

El Sobrante is a small California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 1,150 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 3 elementary, and 1 middle.

Schools in El Sobrante average about 288 students each, 50% lower than the California norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in El Sobrante has decreased 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,320 students to 1,150. El Sobrante now counts 3 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 40% to 45%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for El Sobrante discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in El Sobrante?
El Sobrante, California has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,150 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in El Sobrante?
El Sobrante has 3 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in El Sobrante?
Murphy Elementary is the largest public school in El Sobrante by enrollment, with approximately 460 students.
What school districts serve El Sobrante?
El Sobrante public schools are operated by West Contra Costa Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in El Sobrante cover?
Public schools in El Sobrante serve students from kindergarten through grade 8.