First opened in 2005, Windemere Ranch Middle School is one of the eight middle schools in the San Ramon Valley…More Unified School District. The school was designed as a state-of-the-art middle school and is equipped with five science lab classrooms, a computer and video production classroom, an arts classroom, instrumental and vocal music rooms, an advanced technology classroom, media center/library and full gym and locker room facilities for both boys and girls. Parent participation in the school's development is highly encouraged and the Parent Teacher Student Association and the Education Fund are active in supporting school programs.</p> <p>It was recently named a California Distinguished School. Dave Bolin serves as Principal.</p>

Venture is an accredited school for students in kindergarten through adult education. Students are required to come…More to the school a minimum of once a week and spend about one hour with their teacher. At that time, students receive weekly assignments. They must also agree to work independently a minimum of 20 hours per week. The structure of the independent study program gives students the chance to tailor  their instruction and tap other community resources and activities. </p> <p>Students choose to attend this school and are assisted in pursuing their educational goals outside the classroom. But the program still meets the educational requirements of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. With a signed inter-district transfer and administrative approval, students from outside the district may be accepted. While attending school, many students also pursue courses at local junior colleges.</p>

Gale Ranch Middle School opened in the fall of 2008 with sixth and seventh grades. In the fall of 2009, eighth grade…More was added.  The current student population is approximately 590. The school was built to accommodate 900 students.</p> <p>It is located on 15.75 acres with a total of more then 101,000 square feet. The school is split into five buildings.</p> <p>The principal is Lisa Ward.</p>

Country Club Elementary School was established in 1965.  It has been recognized for achievement as a…More California Distinguished School and a National Blue Ribbon School. </p> <p> It is at the southern end of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District and is one of 13 elementary schools in San Ramon. There are 601 students in kindergarten through fifth grade.   </p> <p>Michael Biondi is the current principal and the school's mission statement is: To challenge and engage our students. It's high academic standards encourage all children to realize their full potential to become caring people, responsible citizens and life-long learners.</p>

Each age-specific program offered by La Petite Academy was designed with the idea of "play with a purpose" in mind.…More The center provides learning opportunities for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years.</p> <p>Each program features activities and challenges based on the age group in order to develop language, cognitive, socio-emotional, physical and creativity skills.</p> <p>The academy is open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays and provides for extended care and nutritional needs. For more information on enrollment or to schedule a tour, see the academy's Web site.</p>

Founded and operated by Lori Nesbit, Lori's Preschool operates out of the owner's home.

Nesbit has been…More teaching for 25 years. Children who attend this school engage in hands-on activities involving science, math, literacy, social studies, art, music and drama. </p>

The Child Day Schools is an education and childcare organization originally founded by Executive Director Anne…More Whitehead in 1976. The San Ramon School is one of five school locations in the East Bay and was first opened in 1983.</p> <p>It provides a child-care program featuring active learning time, small group activities, a consistent daily routine and music, and movement activities. Programs are designed to be developmentally appropriate and are available before, after and during school hours.</p> <p>The San Ramon campus offers Toddler and Infant, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and After School programs.  Ruth Valdes is director of the San Ramon school. </p>

Established in 1981, Diablo Hills Country School is a family-operated preschool in a home-like setting.

With…More two locations, one in San Ramon and one in Danville, the school offers preschool classes for children ages 2 through 5 as well as before and after-school care.</p> <p>Staples of this program include developmentally structured activities and small, home-like class rooms, low student-to-teacher ratios, hot lunches and transportation to and from local elementary schools. It is fully licensed by the state of California and has received several awards for its services, among them the PACE Child Care Center of the Year award in 2006. </p>

Acorn Learning Center was established in 1987 to provide licensed childcare and preschool for children and their…More families.</p> <p>Open Monday through Friday, the center endeavors to "foster in children the sense of joy and wonder that is an essential part of early childhood years." To this end, it connects with students' families through sharing lesson plans, a school newsletter and parent-teacher conferences.</p> <p>The center offers kindergarten, junior kindergarten, preschool and before- and after-school extended care for children in elementary school. The center also provides snacks for the children throughout the day. Additional information on program scheduling and registration details are available on the center's website. </p>