Top Ranked Public Elementary Schools in California
- 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 Millikan Sci Technical Engr And Math (stem) Magnet, La Jolla Elementary School and North Star Academy. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public schools are Cupertino, La Canada Flintridge and Ladera Ranch.
Top Ranked Public Elementary Schools in California (2021)
- School Student Proficiency Grades Location
- Rank: #11.Math: ≥99% (Top 1%) Reading: 97% (Top 1%)Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-125041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1662 - Rank: #22.Math: 97% (Top 1%) Reading: 98% (Top 1%)Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-51111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196 - Rank: #33.North Star AcademyMagnet SchoolMath: 96% (Top 1%) Reading: 96% (Top 1%)Math: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-8400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411 - Rank: #4-54.-5.Canyon Charter Elementary SchoolCharter SchoolMath: ≥95% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510 -
- Rank: #66.Math: 97% (Top 1%) Reading: 95% (Top 1%)Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-510155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706 - Rank: #77.Math: 98% (Top 1%) Reading: 94% (Top 1%)Math: 98% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-513200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773 - Rank: #8-98.-9.Math: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-52425 Roscomare Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829 - Rank: #8-98.-9.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: #1010.Math: 93% (Top 1%) Reading: 95% (Top 1%)Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-51100 Camino De Las Ondas
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200 - Rank: #1111.Math: 93% (Top 1%) Reading: 94% (Top 1%)Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-51650 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090 - Rank: #1212.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: #1313.Math: 92% (Top 1%) Reading: 94% (Top 1%)Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-124466 Mount Vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308 - Rank: #14-1514.- 15.Bullis CharterCharter SchoolMath: 93% (Top 1%) Reading: 93% (Top 1%)Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8102 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4939 - Rank: #1616.Math: 94% (Top 1%) Reading: 92% (Top 1%)Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-51188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191 - Rank: #1717.Math: 92% (Top 1%) Reading: 93% (Top 1%)Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-643545 Bryant St.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1200 - Rank: #18-2318.- 23.Math: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666 - Rank: #18-2318.- 23.Math: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-62243 Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678 - Rank: #18-2318.- 23.Manchester GateMagnet SchoolMath: 92% (Top 1%) Reading: 92% (Top 1%)Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-62307 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220 - Rank: #18-2318.- 23.Math: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5352 Throckmorton Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 389-7727 - Rank: #18-2318.- 23.Math: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-580 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120 - Rank: #18-2318.- 23.Math: 90-94% (Top 1%) Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-3200 Shawnee Pass
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777 - Rank: #2424.Wonderland Avenue Elementary SchoolMagnet SchoolMath: 89% (Top 1%) Reading: 94% (Top 1%)Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-58510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401 - Rank: #2525.Math: 90% (Top 1%) Reading: 92% (Top 1%)Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-616200 Bushard St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6228 - Rank: #26-2826.- 28.Math: 85-89% (Top 1%) Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-81151 Buena Vista Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460 - Rank: #26-2826.- 28.Math: 92% (Top 1%) Reading: 91% (Top 1%)Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6205 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1100 - Rank: #26-2826.- 28.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
(408) 252-3755 - Rank: #2929.Math: 88% (Top 1%) Reading: 93% (Top 1%)Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-51150 Rajkovich Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196 - Rank: #3030.Math: 93% (Top 1%) Reading: 90% (Top 1%)Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-51101 Strayer Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 253-2850 - Rank: #31-3231.- 32.Math: 92% (Top 1%) Reading: 90% (Top 1%)Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-525 El Camino Moraga
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-3099 - Rank: #31-3231.- 32.Math: 88% (Top 1%) Reading: 92% (Top 1%)Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-61501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900 - Rank: #3333.Math: 90% (Top 1%) Reading: 91% (Top 1%)Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-64540 Encinas Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8350 - Rank: #34-3534.- 35.Math: 85-89% (Top 1%) Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-512300 De Sanka Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 257-9282 - Rank: #34-3534.- 35.Math: 85-89% (Top 1%) Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-81086 Alcatraz Ave.
Emeryville, CA 94608
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