Public schools in California achieve an average math proficiency of 33% (2024).
The public schools with the highest math proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest math proficiency in California is Whitney (Gretchen) High School with ≥99%.
Math Proficiency Range: 90%
99%
Avg. Math Proficiency: 93%
Top Math Proficiency Public Schools in California (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Math Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 7-12
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Rank: #22.
William Faria Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 98%
Grades: K-5
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 96%
Grades: K-5
1188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Science Stem Magnet
Alternative School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 7-8
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
North Star Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 3-8
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 95%
Grades: K-8
1086 Alcatraz Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: K-8
102 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Elkhorn
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 4-8
10505 N. Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Lynbrook High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 9-12
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Millikin Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: K-5
615 Hobart Terrace
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Argonaut Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 93%
Grades: K-5
13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 93%
Grades: K-5
525 Mid Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Oak Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 93%
Grades: K-6
1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Arundel Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-3
200 Arundel Rd.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7311
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7311
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Blue Hills Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
12300 De Sanka Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 257-9282
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 257-9282
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
California Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1000 E. Victoria St. Bldg. Sac
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Cold Spring Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-6
2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Duveneck Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
705 Alester Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 322-5946
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 322-5946
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
445 E. Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Overland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
10650 Ashby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Teach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 4-6
165 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
West Hillsborough
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
376 Barbara Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-9870
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-9870
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ocean Air
(Math: 92% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-6
11444 Canter Heights Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Springer Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-6
1120 Rose Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 943-4200
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 943-4200
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 6-8
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
John Gomes Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-6
555 Lemos Ln.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3414
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3414
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-6
801 Plymouth Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Sage Canyon
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-6
5290 Harvest Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-6
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-5
1650 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: K-12
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average public schools math proficiency?
The California average public schools math proficiency is 33%% for 2024.
What are the public schools with the highest math proficiency in California?
The best top ranked public schools in California include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, William Faria Elementary School and Murdock-portal Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest math proficiency in California?
The public high school with the highest math proficiency in California is Whitney (Gretchen) High School, with a value of ≥99%. The public elementary school with the highest math proficiency is William Faria Elementary School, with a value of 98%.
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