For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,681 students in El Sobrante, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in El Sobrante, CA are Olinda Elementary School, Harbour Way Elementary Community Day and Valley View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Sobrante, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in El Sobrante have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in El Sobrante, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olinda Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5855 Olinda Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1452
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1452
Gr: K-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Harbour Way Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 Allview Ave.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1438
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1438
Gr: K-8
Rank: #33.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3416 Maywood Dr.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1455
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1455
Gr: K-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1427
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1427
Gr: K-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2601 May Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1414
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1414
Gr: K-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Betty Reid Soskin Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Allview Ave.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1447
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 231-1447
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
El Sobrante, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Delta Continuation High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5000 Valley View Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 758-7550
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
1060 Manor Rd.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510) 223-4500
Gr: K-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in El Sobrante, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in El Sobrante, CA include Olinda Elementary School, Harbour Way Elementary Community Day and Valley View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in El Sobrante?
6 public elementary schools are located in El Sobrante.
What is the racial composition of students in El Sobrante?
El Sobrante public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in El Sobrante are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in El Sobrante include: Murphy Elementary School vs. Sheldon Elementary School, Sheldon Elementary School vs. Murphy Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School vs. Murphy Elementary School
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