For the 2023 school year, there are 439 blue ribbon public schools serving 295,127 students in California.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in California are Oxford Academy, William Faria Elementary School and California Academy Of Mathematics And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best California Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
Math: 97% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Grades: 7-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #22.
William Faria Elementary School
Math: 96% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Grades: K-5
| 692 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1000 E. Victoria St. Bldg. Sac
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Grades: 9-12
| 669 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Carmenita Middle School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13435 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Grades: 7-8
| 672 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Lynbrook High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,942 students
Rank: #66.
Mission San Jose High School
Math: 94% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,063 students
Rank: #77.
Elkhorn
Math: 87% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10505 N. Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Grades: 4-8
| 273 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12920 Droxford St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Grades: K-6
| 740 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Middle College High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
525 Mid Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13650 Park St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Grades: K-6
| 604 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Homestead High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
21370 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,379 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Monta Vista High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,032 students
Rank: #1414.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
Math: 92% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Grades: K-8
| 1,093 students
Rank: #1515.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
Math: 92% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Grades: 6-8
| 1,143 students
Rank: #1616.
Argonaut Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #1717.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
Math: 90% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1086 Alcatraz Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Grades: K-8
| 555 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Cerritos Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13600 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Grades: K-6
| 634 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16801 Yvette Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7915
Grades: K-6
| 575 students
Rank: #2020.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,100 students
Rank: #2121.
Teach Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
165 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100
Grades: 4-6
| 182 students
Rank: #2222.
Troy High School
Math: 86% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 E. Dorothy Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 2,577 students
Rank: #2323.
Redwood Middle School
Math: 86% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13925 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: #2424.
La Entrada Middle School
Math: 84% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Sharon Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Grades: 4-8
| 656 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
University High School
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2611 E. Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #2727.
Stevenson Ranch Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25820 N. Carroll Ln.
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 291-4070
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 291-4070
Grades: K-6
| 498 students
Rank: #2828.
Valentine Elementary School
Math: 84% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1650 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #2929.
Montecito Union
Math: 87% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
385 San Ysidro Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-3249
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-3249
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
Rank: #3030.
Campolindo High School
Math: 78% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,400 students
Rank: #3131.
Carver Elementary School
Math: 86% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7080
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7080
Grades: K-5
| 595 students
Rank: #3232.
Las Lomitas Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
299 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 854-5900
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 854-5900
Grades: K-3
| 451 students
Rank: #3333.
Jensen Ranch Elementary School
Math: 83% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20001 Carson Ln.
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-6365
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-6365
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #3434.
Ralston Intermediate
Math: 78% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2675 Ralston Ave.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4880
Grades: 6-8
| 1,110 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Foothill Technology High School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Day Rd.
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 289-0023
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students
Show 100 more public schools in California (out of 439 total schools)
Loading...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in California?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in California are Oxford Academy, William Faria Elementary School and California Academy Of Mathematics And Science.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in California?
439 blue ribbon public schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
The Latest Public School Initiatives Against Gang Activity
Gang activity continues to be prevalent throughout public schools, ranging from urban cities to suburban enclaves. Learn about how public schools are combating gang violence today with comprehensive initiatives.
Standardized Tests
Standardized tests have a long history in American K-12 education. We examine what standardized tests evaluate and more.
April 07, 2023
Voucher Program Update: FloridaMany states now offer voucher programs. We look at the voucher program available in Florida.
