Madison Elementary

Madison Elementary sits in the quieter, more residential southern end of San Leandro, a city that often flies under the radar but offers a genuinely diverse and tight-knit community just minutes from the Bay. The school performs solidly across the board, with math and science scores that put it well ahead of most California elementary schools — a good sign for families who want strong foundational STEM exposure without the intense pressure of some higher-profile districts. It's a natural fit for families planting roots in a neighborhood where the housing is more accessible than neighboring Oakland or Fremont, and where the local elementary school still feels like a real community anchor.