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Achieving Academic Excellence in Dublin

Francis Ranch’s convenient location is your gateway to Dublin’s highly rated schools and remarkable living. The sought-after Dublin Unified School District (DUSD), long renowned as one of the best school districts in California for its top-shelf academia and extracurriculars, will set your young ones up for success from the very start. With a hotly anticipated addition to DUSD’s all-star academic lineup on the horizon, a bright future is built into life near Francis Ranch’s six new neighborhoods of townhomes and single-family residences.

Schools like James Dougherty Elementary School and Dublin Elementary School encourage a solid foundation. At the next stage, Cottonwood Creek TK-8 School, Fallon Middle School and Wells Middle School offer a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning.

Established high schools like Dublin and Valley High lead the charge, offering students state-of-the-art spaces, a wide range of extracurriculars, advanced placement classes and a friendly community designed to inspire moments of self-discovery.

Nestled amongst Dublin’s rolling hills is a thrilling new chapter in Dublin’s academic roster: Emerald High, the first new high school in Alameda County in 50 years! Set to welcome the Class of 2027, the Emerald High campus will feature 42 classrooms, a 2,400-capacity gym to bring the school spirit—go Aeronauts!—a spacious lecture hall for special events and cutting-edge science and technology classrooms with plenty of space for hands-on learning. Once completed, Emerald High will also boast a full football field, eight tennis courts, an eight-lane track and a grand student union to encourage engagement.

Through a collective responsibility toward student success and highly educated personnel with a passion for guiding young minds to their full potential, DUSD provides a diverse student base with the tools they need to lead rewarding lives.

When school’s out, there’s plenty more you’ll love about life at Francis Ranch. Pick up some post-school treats at Tivoli Plaza or Fallon Gateway or enjoy acres of open space, parks and trails in the vicinity. From the explorable trails at Dublin Hills Regional Park to the playgrounds and sports courts at Fallon Sports Park—your fun comes with limitless potential.