Best California Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 744 students in California, MD (there are 3 private schools, serving 389 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in California, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).

The top ranked public school in California, MD is Evergreen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

California, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in California have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 68% (majority Black).