A Guide to Schools in Alamo, CA

Contra Costa County is known widely as a retreat from the non-stop hustle and bustle of San Francisco. Featuring dynamic urban centers, such as the culturally vibrant Walnut Creek, and more rustic residential communities, including the luxurious hideaways of Danville and Diablo, there's plenty to excite both long-time residents and newly arrived transplants. 

Outstanding schools are one of the most notable aspects of this highly livable region. Excelling academically on all fronts — from the arts and English to math, science, and a host of other disciplines that fall in between — the quality of an East Bay education ranks among the highest in the state.

Nowhere is this more true than in Alamo.

Situated 30 miles east of San Francisco, with Silicon Valley 45 miles to the southwest, this unincorporated community of approximately 15,000 residents is a bucolic, under-the-radar gem in the heart of the East Bay. Tucked between the Diablo Range and Las Trampas Ridge, Alamo affords homeowners a rustic, rural setting without sacrificing a luxurious, high-end lifestyle or world-class educational opportunities. 

Including public and private institutions, many richly rewarding programs serve all grade levels, from the youngest pre-kindergarten students to those in their final year of high school.

Below is a guide to schools in Alamo, California, to ensure you find the right place to feed your child's curiosity and grow their knowledge with a broad, world-class education.

A healthy, thriving public school network is at the heart of every standout, highly sought-after community. Beyond places to learn, great schools are centers for enrichment and growth that enlighten students and families and enhance the neighborhood. In Alamo, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District serves as the primary educator of the community's youth.

Considered a top 10 school district in the San Francisco Bay Area and a top 25 district in California, San Ramon Valley's 22 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and five high schools all achieve "A" ratings, according to Niche.com. A number of the district's schools have been recognized individually, on multiple occasions, for their commitment to learning, quality of teachers and classroom instruction, and overall dedication to their students and the communities in which they reside. The San Ramon Valley district has a total enrollment of more than 30,000 students.

San Ramon Valley Unified District schools serving Alamo include the following:

100 Wilson Road, Alamo
Grades served: Kindergarten through 5th grade
Total enrollment: Approximately 300
Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

Alamo's namesake school, and one of only three public schools located within the area's unincorporated limits, the elementary school has been a staple of the community for more than half a century. The campus borders Livorna Estates, where a number of homes sit within walking distance of the school. 

1001 Diablo Road, Danville
Grades served: Kindergarten through 5th grade
Total enrollment: Approximately 500
Student-teacher ratio: 21:1

Green Valley is a National Blue Ribbon School in the northeastern section of Danville. A five-minute drive from Monte Vista High School, the well-regarded elementary school serves Alamo's easternmost neighborhoods, including those across Emmons Canyon.

180 Hemme Avenue, Alamo
Grades served: Kindergarten through 5th grade
Total enrollment: Approximately 450
Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

For those families that call the Round Hill Country Club neighborhood home, Rancho Romero is where your kindergarten through grade five children will earn their early education. One of the most distinguished schools — of any grade level — within the San Ramon Valley district, Rancho Romero is notable for its strong commitment to involving families, including its popular family-themed night events.

968 Blemer Road, Danville
Grades served: 6th grade through 8th grade
Total enrollment: Approximately 550
Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Los Cerros Middle School is located in Danville, near Green Valley Elementary and Monte Vista High School. Similar to Green Valley, the Los Cerros footprint encompasses much of eastern Alamo, including neighborhoods located in Emmons Canyon. The progression from fifth grade at Green Valley to sixth grade at Los Cerros is among the easiest for students in the San Ramon Valley district.

301 Miranda Avenue, Alamo
Grades served: 6th grade through 8th grade
Total enrollment: Approximately 600
Student-teacher ratio: 21:1

Stone Valley is the only middle school located within Alamo's unincorporated limits. Thanks in part to the strength and dedication of its teachers, considered among the best of any school in the San Francisco Bay Area, Stone Valley is a National Blue Ribbon School and a California Distinguished school. The school serves much of Alamo's western and northeastern neighborhoods, including Round Hill Country Club, Alamo Ridge, and Stonebridge Estates. 

3131 Stone Valley Road, Danville
Grades served: 9th grade through 12th grade
Total enrollment: Approximately 2,250
Student-teacher ratio: 30:1

Though Alamo's rural aesthetic is undisputed, new homebuyers often seek out the community for its accessibility — specifically Interstate 680, centered within the town's western half. In addition to lessening the time it takes to venture into San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or San Jose, the eight-lane freeway serves as the boundary for the two high schools serving Alamo.

West of I-680, students attend Monte Vista High School. Established in 1965, the school has grown to include portions of Danville, Diablo, Blackhawk, and Tassajara. Alamo neighborhoods within Monte Vista's boundaries include Round Hill Country Club, Livorna Estates, and Emmons Canyon. 

501 Danville Boulevard, Danville
Grades served: 9th grade through 12th grade
Total enrollment: Approximately 1,900
Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

San Ramon High School serves the Alamo community to the east of I-680 while also incorporating large portions of Danville both east and west of the interstate. Much of Alamo's Westside neighborhoods, including gated Jones Ranch, fall within the San Ramon footprint.  

For those homeowners seeking out a more specific academic path for their children, Alamo's central location allows families access to a number of private East Bay institutions. The list includes several of the state's most lauded schools and academies. 

For example, The College Preparatory School, located in Oakland, is considered a top five private high school in California and a top 10 private high school in the U.S., according to Niche.com. The exemplary school is a 20-minute drive from the heart of Alamo. 

That’s not the only exceptional private school that’s less than 30 minutes from the Alamo community. Many highly regarded institutions require even less of a drive. Below is a list of the five best private schools within a 20-minute drive from Alamo.

2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard, Danville
Grades served: 6th grade through 12th grade
Tuition: $42,250 for middle school, $53,520 for upper school
Total enrollment: Approximately 550
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Distance from Alamo: 6 miles

The Athenian School includes a boarding school for U.S. and International students that is among California's five best.

1 Hiller Drive, Oakland (K to 8 campus)
1000 Upper Happy Valley Road (9 to 12 campus)
Grades served: Kindergarten through 12th grade
Tuition: $36,720 for K to 5; $40,120 for 6 to 8; $52,950 for 9 to 12
Total enrollment: Approximately 650
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Distance from Alamo: 15 miles to K to 8 campus, 10 miles to 9 to 12 campus

6100 Broadway, Oakland
Grades served: 9th grade through 12th grade
Tuition: $54,980
Total enrollment: Approximately 375
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Distance from Alamo: 15 miles

Among its many accolades as one of the best private high schools in the country (no. 1 in the Bay Area, no. 2 in California, no. 8 in the U.S.), students matriculate at many of the nation's most prestigious colleges and universities, including Harvard, Stanford, the University of Chicago, and Yale.

2721 Larkey Lane, Walnut Creek
Grades served: Preschool, Kindergarten through 12th grade
Tuition: $10,700 for preschool, $9,400 for K to 5, $10,400 for 6 to 8, $12,900 for 9 to 12 
Total enrollment: Approximately 400
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Distance from Alamo: 7 miles

5600 Scarlett Drive, Dublin (west campus, preschool to first grade)
6363 Tassajara Road, Dublin (east campus, grades 2 to 12)
Grades served: Preschool, Kindergarten through 12th grade
Tuition: $23,081 for preschool, $30,210 for K to 5, $35,824 for 6 to 8, $45,254 for 9 to 12
Total enrollment: Approximately 950
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Distance from Alamo: 14 miles to K to 8 campus, 16 miles to 9 to 12 campus

1130 Winton Drive Concord, CA 
Grades Served: 9-12
Total enrollment: 1040

De La Salle High School is a private Roman Catholic school for boys run by the De La Salle Christian Brothers of the District of San Francisco in Concord, California, United States. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland. The school was founded in 1965 by the De La Salle Brothers.

1133 Winton Drive Concord CA
Grades Served: 9-12
Total enrollment: 800 

Carondelet High School is an all-girls private Catholic high school in Concord, California, United States. Carondelet High School was founded in 1965 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph. It is located across the street from De La Salle High School and some classes are co-ed with students from De La Salle. 

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