Top 10 Best Math Proficiency Public Schools in California (2025)

Public schools in California achieve an average math proficiency of 33% (2025).
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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Math Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 7-12
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Rank: #22.
William Faria Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 98%
Grades: K-5
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 96%
Grades: K-5
1188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 7-8
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
North Star Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 3-8
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 95%
Grades: K-8
2501 Chestnut St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: K-8
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Elkhorn
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 4-8
10505 North Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Lynbrook High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 9-12
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Rank: #10 - 1310. - 13.
Millikin Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: K-5
615 Hobart Terrace
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Argonaut Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 93%
Grades: K-5
13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 93%
Grades: K-5
525 Middle Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Oak Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 93%
Grades: K-6
1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Arundel Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-3
200 Arundel Rd.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7311
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Blue Hills Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
12300 De Sanka Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 257-9282
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1000 East Victoria St. Bldg. S
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Cold Spring Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-6
2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Duveneck Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
705 Alester Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 322-5946
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
445 East Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Overland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
10650 Ashby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Teach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 4-6
165 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
West Hillsborough
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
376 Barbara Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-9870
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ocean Air
(Math: 92% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-6
11444 Canter Heights Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Springer Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-6
1120 Rose Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 943-4200
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 6-8
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
John Gomes Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-5
555 Lemos Ln.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3414
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-5
801 Plymouth Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Sage Canyon
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-6
5290 Harvest Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-6
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-5
1650 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: K-12
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
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 2025.
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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