2023 Best Schools in Dublin

• Dublin, CA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  168 reviews

Parent: QLS has been a unique place for my kids to grow academically. We have been at the school since QLS Pre-school. QLS admin and teachers did a stellar job during the pandemic closures by coordinating to reopen via transition to online classes without skipping a beat! A large part of our local community took notice of this as, many schools were closed or only partially open and we felt very proud to be a part of a well functioning school- the Quarry Lane School. Our oldest graduated and is attending an Ivy League school and younger one in middle school. I feel confident that QLS is preparing students to be successful young adults academically, teaching them critical thinking skills and being emotionally resilient. The school has grown and become more robust over time with supportive Academia, STEM clubs, Theater and the Arts, and a solid growing Sports department.... Read 168 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 850

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Danville, CA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.38 out of 5  78 reviews

Parent: I first heard about Athenian from an alumni interviewer for Rice University who said out of all the kids he's interviewed over the years, he's been most impressed by Athenian students -- smart, articulate, intellectually curious and involved. Athenian has exceptional teachers and offers incredible experiential learning activities that really prepare students for college and all that lies ahead. When my daughter was starting the college search process early in her senior year, she said she was not stressed about college -- she knew she'd do well wherever she went because of the confidence she gained during AWE (Athenian Wilderness Experience). Today as a college freshman, my daughter says she feels more prepared than some of her peers because Athenian taught her how to study, how to write, how to think critically and self advocate. It's a great place.... Read 78 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 536

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Lafayette, CA•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.12 out of 5  110 reviews

Sophomore: The teachers and academics are great. Over my time at Bentley, I've had many wonderful teachers! The college counseling and students are great. However, a few things that aren't great at Bentley is the Admin and Sports. The issue with the admin is that they don't always treat the teachers great so we have a high turnover rate for teachers. Our sports aren't great in that there isn't too much emphasis on them, so we usually don't do super well... Overall a reasonably good school, though.... Read 110 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 700

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Pleasanton Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  412 reviews

Sophomore: I enjoy the the community-feel of my school; the teachers are very invested in providing the best education they can give to the students, which is so refreshing to see, especially during distanced learning. However, the school is very competative, so many students want take honors and AP courses, but there isn't enough space in classes to give everyone thos kinds of oppurtunities!... Read 412 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,237

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Dublin Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  457 reviews

Senior: The school spirit, campus, sports teams, teachers, resources, activities, events, various clubs, productions, and concerts are all amazing! On the other hand, the school is incredibly competitive, academics are challenging, and some studies are underrepresented. For example, there are academies for Biomed and Engineering, but not Business.... Read 457 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 3,286

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Oakland, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  208 reviews

Sophomore: I have been attending Bishop O'Dowd Highschool for two years now, and safe to say I love it. I am involved in the theater department, have run varsity cross country, joined many and started one club, performed in school-wide events, and enjoyed every moment. O'Dowd's academics have been challenging yet engaging. I never find myself struggling in class with the resources available to me, like tutoring and counseling, and you can tell that the teachers truly care about their profession. The community is supportive and the upperclassmen in leadership positions did a great job of welcoming and hyping everyone up for school! Especially during spirit week! My favorite place on campus is the living lab where students like me get to learn about growing and harvesting produce that is later used in the cafeteria for lunches and sustainable activities like eco club. In conclusion, I'd give my high school a five out of five rating and recommend any rising freshman, or transfer students to apply!... Read 208 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,243

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Fremont, CA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  18 reviews

Senior: Alsion is a great school for students who are willing to put in the initiative and make the leap towards higher education. The duo-enrollment program has allowed me to learn how to communicate with others much better, as well as learn how to reach out to my professors when I need help. As a result, I feel very prepared for college, since all of my classes since 10th grade have been at a community college. This school's culture is geared more towards academics than anything else, and I have formed a tight bond with everyone in my grade.... Read 18 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 65

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Fremont, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: Averroes Institute is a school that focuses on understanding mental health as well as academics. The teachers and administrators care about their students and strive to give them a better future and strengthen their mental health and self-confidence. The school provides multiple teambuilding activities and school field days as a respite for the students and stress relief, it also functions as a way to create bonds between students and teachers outside of the classroom.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 49

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Hayward, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.99 out of 5  210 reviews

Junior: Because the campus is so large, maintaining it is more important than ever. Although the façade is lovely, the courtyard can get overrun with rubbish when classes are in session. The school may not be the prettiest, the professors are fantastic. The students are very friendly, most of them, at least. Every school has that one nasty clique, but as long as you stay away from them, everything will be great. I was quite anxious as a freshman. However, I've had my happy times, and the school year will fly by if I have pals. In addition to the band and choir, we have some excellent sports teams. Our clubs are also enjoyable. With security patrolling the campus around-the-clock, it is extremely secure. Police are frequently checking things out on the drive. That's all, you won't be sorry for bringing your kid here.... Read 210 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 825

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Walnut Creek, CA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.39 out of 5  71 reviews

Parent: The staff is so caring and personable! They truly care about their students as a whole, not just how they do academically. During these trying times with distance learning, teachers set time aside to help those that are falling behind when they are trying to learn under difficult circumstances. They set office hours to check in with students not only academically, but how they are doing emotionally and mentally. It is in these times , that the teachers have really shown through their truly amazing character and love for their students. We are blessed to be apart of such an amazing community and are thankful everyday for it!... Read 71 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 399

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Dublin, CA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  20 reviews

Senior: The teachers are phenomenal and really care about your education, as well as support you in your personal life or whatever you are going through. The campus is ideally located with a beautiful view and clean buildings and facilities. There are many opportunities to get involved with the school academically, or through extracurriculars. As a small school, the community feels more like a family environment.... Read 20 reviews

• grade A

• Students 396

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• San Ramon Valley Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Sophomore: I went there for 5th grade. I love the smell of the new buildings and had an awesome time there. The teachers are nice and caring. This is a glitch. It is in San Ramon not in Solano County. There are five other schools in the district that are glitched outside the district boundaries. Please fix them.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 564

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Castro Valley, CA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  98 reviews

Alum: Redwood is an excellent school! I attended k-12th - graduating in '91, and now am privileged to work there. Great teachers who care about individual's kids' needs and seek to help in every way they can. My children are also reaping the benefits of attending RCS.... Read 98 reviews

• grade A

• Students 701

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Castro Valley Unified School District, CA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  765 reviews

Senior: Throughout my three years at CVHS, it was a pleasant experience. Some of my teachers were really helpful and the school offers a lot. The Wellness Center is an awesome resource to have for mental health or if you need to talk to a counselor. Staff and custodians do a really great job to keep our school clean and safe! So sad to be graduating this year.... Read 765 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,641

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Dublin Unified School District, CA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  4 reviews

High School Freshman: Fallon Middle school is very unique for its rigorous PE program, which helps to build a strong foundation for students' well-being. The curriculum includes a diverse variety of sports, including less commonly offered sports such as Archery, Cricket, Pickle Ball, and Dance. A key feature of Fallon's PE program is the weekly run day. Depending on the week of the month, students will run a 2-mile run, PACER, Fallon Fitness Run, Off-Campus Run, or a mile run. These runs push students to their limits, enabling them to grow stronger physically and mentally.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,573

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Dublin Unified School District, CA•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: My daughter loves going to school every morning because of the wonderful teachers and feeling of belonging. The school has great infrastructure and teachers. They really help the kids making classwork fun and homeworks motivating and ensuring healthy competition.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 1,017

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Oakland, CA•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: We've been here for a few years now. I have been extremely impressed with the teaching. We attended a private French immersion school before this, and I think that academically speaking, this is very similar in terms of the teaching and curriculum, only it's free! I'd also say the student/family community is very warm and diverse in every sense of the word. So we're very glad we made the switch. It is still a growing school and sometimes the systems and processes are a bit messy and disorganized, that I would say is the main downside.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 311

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Dublin Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: I am honored to be the first parent to review this school! We transferred to the school two years ago from a great school in Palo Alto. This school holds students to the highest standards. One of our sons was considered 'advanced' at his previous school and struggled when we first transferred to this school. He's moved onto middle school and not only has caught up but is advanced again. Kolb has a great community of parents - diverse and invested parents. The classes are getting larger but the teachers seem to handle it well (even for my second grade daughter who does well in smaller classes but still thrives at Kolb). I think this group of kids, those passing through now, are going to be leaders in our world. The school just has something about. No drama, just a straight forward learning environment, supported by great teachers and parents who keep it running well.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 744

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Dublin Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: The Best School in Dublin. In fact it is one of the newest in the District. The Teachers give good lessons and make them ready for the next grade. Shoutouts to: @Benge @Proctor @Jawed... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 1,038

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Dublin Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 886

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Dublin Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 757

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Castro Valley Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Love everything about this school. The community, the teachers, the parents. My kindergartener used to hate going to preschool. She was also reluctant initially when she started at Jensen Ranch. Couple weeks into the school year she told me she loves going to school and is eager to wake up every morning. I am so thankful for her wonderful teacher Ms Jew!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 403

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Dublin Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 610

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Dublin Unified School District, CA•

• K-5

• grade A

• Students 865

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Dublin Unified School District, CA•

• 6-8

• grade A

• Students 977

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1