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Sunnyvale School District

819 W. Iowa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3217
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Sunnyvale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,609 students in Sunnyvale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sunnyvale School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
5,609 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
289 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sunnyvale School District, which is ranked #376 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#380 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
48%
34%
55%
47%
47%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
31%
12%
% Hispanic
39%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
19%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,673 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,124 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$133 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$124 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,673
$19,974
Spending / Student
$22,124
$18,396

Best Sunnyvale School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherry Chase Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1138 Heatherstone Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8200
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
824 Cumberland Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8255
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Sunnyvale Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1080 Mango Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8288
Grades: 6-8
| 1,037 students
Rank: #44.
Fairwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1110 Fairwood Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 523-4870
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 East Olive Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8260
Grades: K-5
| 758 students
Rank: #66.
San Miguel Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
777 San Miguel Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8278
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #77.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
750 Lakechime Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 522-8272
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Vargas Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1054 Carson Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8267
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #99.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
739 Morse Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8247
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #1010.
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 North Sunnyvale Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8229
Grades: K-5
| 446 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sunnyvale School District?
Sunnyvale School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,609 students.
What is the rank of Sunnyvale School District?
Sunnyvale School District is ranked #376 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sunnyvale School District?
39% of Sunnyvale School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sunnyvale School District?
Sunnyvale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sunnyvale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,124 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 5,609 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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