Top 10 Best Public Schools in California (2021)
The top ranked public schools in California state are listed below (2021).
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 38%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 50%.
The top ranked public schools in California are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Millikan Science Technical Engineering And Math (STEM) Magnet and La Jolla Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public schools are Cupertino, La Canada Flintridge and Ladera Ranch.
Top Ranked Public Schools in California (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Student Proficiency Grades Location
- Rank: #11.Whitney (Gretchen) High SchoolMath: 97% | Reading: ≥99%Math: 97% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)Math: 97% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-1216800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745 - Rank: #22.Millikan Science Technical Engineering And Math (STEM) MagnetMagnet SchoolMath: ≥99% (Top 1%) Reading: 97% (Top 1%)Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-125041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1662 - Rank: #33.La Jolla Elementary SchoolMath: 97% | Reading: 98%Math: 97% (Top 1%) Reading: 98% (Top 1%)Math: 97% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-51111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196 -
- Rank: #44.Oxford AcademyMath: 95% | Reading: ≥99%Math: 95% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)Math: 95% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-125172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055 - Rank: #55.North Star AcademyMagnet SchoolMath: 96% (Top 1%) Reading: 96% (Top 1%)Math: 96% (Top 1%)
Math: 96% | Reading: 96%Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-8400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411 - Rank: #6-86.-8.California Academy Of Mathematics And ScienceMagnet SchoolMath: ≥95% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-121000 E. Victoria St., Bldg. Sa
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025 - Rank: #6-86.-8.Canyon Charter Elementary SchoolCharter SchoolMath: ≥95% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510 - Rank: #99.William Faria Elementary SchoolMath: 97% | Reading: 95%Math: 97% (Top 1%) Reading: 95% (Top 1%)Math: 97% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-510155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706 - Rank: #1010.Argonaut Elementary SchoolMath: 98% | Reading: 94%Math: 98% (Top 1%) Reading: 94% (Top 1%)Math: 98% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-513200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773 - Rank: #11-1411.- 14.Petaluma Accelerated CharterMagnet SchoolMath: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Charter School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-8110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750 - Rank: #11-1411.- 14.Roscomare Road Elementary SchoolMath: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%Math: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-52425 Roscomare Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829 - Rank: #11-1411.- 14.Math: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-6165 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100 - Rank: #11-1411.- 14.University High SchoolCharter SchoolMath: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-122611 E. Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263 - Rank: #1515.Mission San Jose High SchoolMagnet SchoolMath: 94% (Top 1%) Reading: 94% (Top 1%)Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Math: 94% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-1241717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600 - Rank: #1616.Pacific Rim Elementary SchoolMath: 93% | Reading: 95%Math: 93% (Top 1%) Reading: 95% (Top 1%)Math: 93% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-51100 Camino De Las Ondas
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200 - Rank: #1717.Valentine Elementary SchoolMath: 93% | Reading: 94%Math: 93% (Top 1%) Reading: 94% (Top 1%)Math: 93% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-51650 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090 - Rank: #1818.Math: 94% (Top 1%) Reading: 93% (Top 1%)Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-511872 Wembley Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580 - Rank: #1919.Riverside Stem AcademyMath: 92% | Reading: 94%Math: 92% (Top 1%) Reading: 94% (Top 1%)Math: 92% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-124466 Mount Vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308 - Rank: #20-2120.- 21.Bullis CharterCharter SchoolMath: 93% (Top 1%) Reading: 93% (Top 1%)Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Math: 93% | Reading: 93%Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8102 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4939 - Rank: #2222.Murdock-portal Elementary SchoolMath: 94% | Reading: 92%Math: 94% (Top 1%) Reading: 92% (Top 1%)Math: 94% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-51188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191 - Rank: #2323.Mission San Jose Elementary SchoolMath: 92% | Reading: 93%Math: 92% (Top 1%) Reading: 93% (Top 1%)Math: 92% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-643545 Bryant St.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1200 - Rank: #24-2924.- 29.Beach Elementary SchoolMath: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%Math: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666 - Rank: #24-2924.- 29.Cold Spring Elementary SchoolMath: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%Math: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-62243 Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678 - Rank: #24-2924.- 29.Manchester GateMagnet SchoolMath: 92% (Top 1%) Reading: 92% (Top 1%)Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Math: 92% | Reading: 92%Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-62307 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220 - Rank: #24-2924.- 29.Old Mill Elementary SchoolMath: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%Math: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5352 Throckmorton Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7727 - Rank: #24-2924.- 29.Opal Robinson Elementary SchoolMath: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%Math: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-580 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120 - Rank: #24-2924.- 29.Ormondale Elementary SchoolMath: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%Math: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-3200 Shawnee Pass
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777 - Rank: #3030.Wonderland Avenue Elementary SchoolMagnet SchoolMath: 89% (Top 1%) Reading: 94% (Top 1%)Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Math: 89% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-58510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401 - Rank: #3131.Ethan B. Allen Elementary SchoolMath: 90% | Reading: 92%Math: 90% (Top 1%) Reading: 92% (Top 1%)Math: 90% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-616200 Bushard St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6228 - Rank: #32-3532.- 35.Accelerated Achievement AcademyMath: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%Math: 85-89% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-81151 Buena Vista Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460 - Rank: #32-3532.- 35.Covington Elementary SchoolMath: 92% | Reading: 91%Math: 92% (Top 1%) Reading: 91% (Top 1%)Math: 92% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6205 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1100 - Rank: #32-3532.- 35.Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College AcademyMath: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%Math: 85-89% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)Rank:10/Top 1%10
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-125055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909 - Rank: #32-3532.- 35.Math: 92% (Top 1%) Reading: 91% (Top 1%)Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-86151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
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