Top 10 Best Waterford Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,077 students in Waterford, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Waterford, CA are Connecting Waters Charter, Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay and Sentinel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Waterford, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Connecting Waters Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 980 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Sentinel High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
121 S. Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #44.
Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Rank: #66.
Waterford High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 S. Reinway
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #77.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 W. Briggsmore Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 628 students
Rank: #88.
Richard M. Moon Primary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
319 N. Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 847-2371
Grades: K-3
| 505 students
Rank: #99.
Waterford Junior
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12916 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Grades: 7-8
| 253 students
Rank: #1010.
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
119 N. Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1080
Grades: 4-6
| 372 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waterford, California

Waterford, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
12916 Bentley St
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Waterford, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Waterford, CA include Connecting Waters Charter, Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay and Sentinel High School.
How many public schools are located in Waterford, CA?
10 public schools are located in Waterford, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford, CA?
Waterford, CA public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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