The top ranked public schools in California are listed below (2023).
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in California is 34%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 49%.
The top ranked public schools in California are Oxford Academy, William Faria Elementary School and California Academy Of Mathematics And Science. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public schools are Cupertino, Lafayette and Granite Bay.
Top Ranked Public Schools in California (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
Math: 97% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #22.
William Faria Elementary School
Math: 96% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1000 E. Victoria St. Bldg. Sac
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Carmenita Middle School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-8
13435 E. 166th St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7775
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Cold Spring Elementary School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Cupertino High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
10100 Finch Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7300
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7300
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Lynbrook High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Rank: #88.
Saratoga High School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
20300 Herriman Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Rank: #99.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-8
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Rank: #1010.
Mission San Jose High School
Math: 94% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Rank: #1111.
Elkhorn
Math: 87% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
10505 N. Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Leal (Frank C.) Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
12920 Droxford St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7880
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Middle College High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Rank: #1414.
Central Elementary School
Math: 87% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
525 Mid Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Creekside Charter
Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
1916 Chamonix Pl.
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
(530) 581-1036
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Dougherty Valley High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
10550 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1100 Iroquois Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Gonsalves (Joe A.) Elementary School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
13650 Park St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7860
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Homestead High School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
21370 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Monta Vista High School
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Rank: #15 - 2115. - 21.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #2222.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
Math: 92% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-8
102 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Rank: #2323.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
Math: 94% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Rank: #2424.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
Math: 92% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Rank: #2525.
Argonaut Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
445 E. Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Wildwood Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
301 Wildwood Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
William Regnart Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1170 Yorkshire Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-5250
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-5250
Rank: #2929.
Henry M. Gunn High School
Math: 88% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
780 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Rank: #3030.
Davis Senior High School
Math: 84% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 10-12
315 W. 14th St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5400
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5400
Rank: #3131.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
Math: 90% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 88% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-8
1086 Alcatraz Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 452-2063
Rank: #3232.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Math: 88% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 88% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Cerritos Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
13600 E. 183rd St.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7845
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Donner Trail Elementary School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
52755 Donner Pass Rd.
Soda Springs, CA 95728
(530) 582-2720
Soda Springs, CA 95728
(530) 582-2720
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Union Street Charter
Charter School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
470 Union St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4845
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