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17 schools in San Lorenzo Unified

California · 7,936 students · 3 cities

In total, San Lorenzo Unified hosts 17 public K-12 schools with about 7,936 students, averaging 467 per school.

4-year change in San Lorenzo Unified

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,936
-1,468 (-16%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How San Lorenzo Unified ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn CaliforniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
28.2%#429 of 534N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
7,936#191 of 587#1,185 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
16#140 of 587N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
22.2:1#369 of 587#8,737 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
74.6%#207 of 587#1,582 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
58.5%#213 of 530#1,841 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside San Lorenzo Unified

State test results across the district's 14 scored schools run from Arroyo High at 43.3% proficient to Edendale Middle at 9.8%, a gap of 33.5 points. That is the 191st widest gap among 458 California districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 16 district schools that reported both years went from 10,467 to 7,936 students (down 24%) and from 460 to 358 full-time teachers (down 22%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About San Lorenzo Unified

San Lorenzo Unified is a compact public-school district in California. The district runs 17 schools and educates approximately 7,936 students.

In terms of grade levels, San Lorenzo Unified is built around 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.

On a per-school basis, San Lorenzo Unified runs about 467 students per school, 19% below the state mean of roughly 578.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment fell 16%: 9,404 students in SY 2020-21 versus 7,936 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for San Lorenzo Unified discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in San Lorenzo Unified?
San Lorenzo Unified operates 17 public K-12 schools in California, serving approximately 7,936 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in San Lorenzo Unified?
San Lorenzo Unified includes 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
What is the largest school in San Lorenzo Unified?
Arroyo High is the largest public school in San Lorenzo Unified by enrollment, with approximately 1,499 students.
What grade levels does San Lorenzo Unified serve?
San Lorenzo Unified serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 17 schools.
What cities does San Lorenzo Unified serve?
San Lorenzo Unified operates schools in San Lorenzo, San Leandro, Hayward across California.