For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 12,092 students in Sunnyvale, CA (there are 20 private schools, serving 4,546 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Sunnyvale, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Sunnyvale has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Sunnyvale, CA are Cumberland Elementary School, West Valley Elementary School and Cherry Chase Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunnyvale, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Sunnyvale have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sunnyvale, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
824 Cumberland Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8255
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8255
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
West Valley Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1635 Belleville Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0148
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0148
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Cherry Chase Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1138 Heatherstone Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8200
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8200
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #44.
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
592 Dunholme Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 732-3363
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 732-3363
Grades: K-5
| 886 students
Rank: #55.
Cupertino Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1650 S. Bernardo Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0303
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-0303
Grades: 6-8
| 1,081 students
Rank: #66.
Fremont High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
575 W. Fremont Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2400
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,196 students
Rank: #77.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 Ponderosa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-4000
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-4000
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #88.
Marian A. Peterson Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1380 Rosalia Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 423-2800
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 423-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #99.
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
545 E. Cheyenne Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 736-2180
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 736-2180
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1010.
Sunnyvale Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1080 Mango Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8288
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8288
Grades: 6-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #1111.
Braly Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
675 Gail Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-1000
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 423-1000
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1212.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 E. Olive Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8260
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8260
Grades: K-5
| 647 students
Rank: #1313.
Fairwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 Fairwood Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 523-4870
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 523-4870
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Lakechime Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 522-8272
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 522-8272
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
San Miguel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
777 San Miguel Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8279
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8279
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #1616.
Vargas Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1054 Carson Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8267
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8267
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1717.
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 N. Sunnyvale Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8229
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8229
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #1818.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
739 Morse Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8247
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8247
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Day
Alternative School
589 W. Fremont Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2233
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2233
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
North County Regional Occupational Program
Vocational School
589 W. Fremont Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2200
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sunnyvale, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adair Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
819 West Iowa Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-9230
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
Magnolia Science Academy Santa Clara (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1095 Dunford Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 244-2620
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 244-2620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Santa Clara County Rop-north High School (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
575 West Fremont Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 733-0881
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 733-0881
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Spark Charter (Closed 2021)
Charter School
739 Morse Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94088
(408) 306-5872
Sunnyvale, CA 94088
(408) 306-5872
Grades: K-8
| 247 students
Summit Denali Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
539 E. Weddell Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(669) 721-2646
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(669) 721-2646
Grades: 6-12
| 660 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sunnyvale, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Sunnyvale, CA include Cumberland Elementary School, West Valley Elementary School and Cherry Chase Elementary School. Sunnyvale has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Sunnyvale, CA?
20 public schools are located in Sunnyvale, CA.
What percentage of students in Sunnyvale, CA go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Sunnyvale, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sunnyvale, CA?
Sunnyvale, CA public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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