Top 5 Best Waterford Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,789 students in Waterford, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Waterford, CA are Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Waterford High School and Connecting Waters Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Waterford, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Connecting Waters Charter, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Waterford, CA (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Waterford High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
121 S. Reinway
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
Connecting Waters Charter
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 980 students
Rank: #44.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 W. Briggsmore Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Sentinel High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
121 S. Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Grades: 9-12
| 43 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 high schools in Waterford, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Waterford, CA include Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Waterford High School and Connecting Waters Charter.
How many public high schools are located in Waterford, CA?
5 public high schools are located in Waterford, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford, CA?
Waterford, CA public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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