Delaine Eastin Elementary

Tucked into Union City's residential east side, Delaine Eastin Elementary consistently punches well above average in a district that serves a wonderfully diverse, working-class community along the eastern shore of the Bay. Academics are genuinely strong across the board — particularly in English and Math — making it a great fit for families who want rigorous public schooling without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of wealthier Bay Area enclaves. Union City itself offers a quieter, more affordable slice of the East Bay, with easy freeway access to Fremont and Hayward, and a tight-knit feel that tends to show up in the schools.