The top ranked counties for public schools in California are listed below (2023-24).
The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 23%
23%
Avg. Statewide: 23%
Top Ranked Counties with Best Public Schools in California (2023-24)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
23%
(42 out of 181)
(42 out of 181)
- Central Elementary School
Rank: #14 of 3,649 (Top 1%)
(Math: 87% | Reading: 93%) - Arundel Elementary School
Rank: #38 of 3,649 (Top 5%)
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%) - North Hillsborough
Rank: #38 of 3,649 (Top 5%)
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%) - View Full List of Top Ranked San Mateo County, CA Schools
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