Public preschools in California achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 44% (2026-27).
The public preschools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in California is California Virtual San Mateo, with 58%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 30%
58%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 45%
Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
| Year | California (CA) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46% | 47% |
| 2022 | 47% | 47% |
| 2021 | 49% | 46% |
| 2019 | 51% | 51% |
| 2018 | 50% | 50% |
| 2017 | 48% | 53% |
| 2016 | 48% | 54% |
| 2015 | 44% | 54% |
| 2014 | 58% | 66% |
| 2013 | 57% | 67% |
| 2012 | 58% | 71% |
| 2011 | 56% | 72% |
| 2010 | 54% | 72% |
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Preschools in California (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
California Virtual San Mateo
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 58%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #22.
California Virtual @ Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 51%
Grades: PK-12
50 Morland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #33.
California Virtual @ San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 49%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #44.
California Virtual Academy At Kings
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 46%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #55.
California Virtual At Sutter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 45%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #66.
Meiners Oaks Early Education
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: K
400 South Lomita Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4378
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4378
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
California Virtual @ Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
California Virtual At Fresno
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #99.
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
(Reading: 30%)
RLA Proficiency: 30%
Grades: K
2000 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average public preschools reading/language arts proficiency?
The California average public preschools reading/language arts proficiency is 44%% for 2026-27.
What are the public preschools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in California?
The best top-ranked public preschools in California include California Virtual San Mateo, California Virtual @ Sonoma and California Virtual @ San Diego.
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