Bohannon Middle

San Lorenzo is a working-class suburb tucked between Hayward and Castro Valley in the East Bay, and Bohannon Middle reflects the tight-knit, diverse community it serves. Academics here fall below the state midpoint, so families who prioritize strong classroom performance may want to weigh supplemental support — but for parents looking for a neighborhood school with a genuine sense of community, Bohannon can still be a solid home base for those middle school years. Families already rooted in San Lorenzo, where housing is more affordable than much of Alameda County, tend to appreciate the stability of a school that knows its kids and keeps them close to home.