Top 10 Best Public Elementary Schools in California (2022)
The top ranked public elementary schools in California state are listed below (2022).
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 40%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 51%.
The top ranked public elementary schools in California are Millikan Science Technical Engineering And Math (STEM) Magnet, North Star Academy and La Jolla Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public elementary schools are Cupertino, Granite Bay and La Canada Flintridge.
Top Ranked Public Elementary Schools in California (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Millikan Science Technical Engineering And Math (STEM) Magnet
Magnet School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
(1)
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
5041 Sunnyslope Ave.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1662
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 528-1662
Rank: #22.
North Star Academy
Magnet School
Math: 96% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 96% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-8
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Rank: #33.
La Jolla Elementary School
Math: 95% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196
Rank: #44.
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 97% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
10505 N. Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8330
Rank: #55.
Manchester Gate
Magnet School
Math: 94% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 2-6
2307 E. Dakota Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 248-7220
Rank: #66.
William Faria Elementary School
Math: 97% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Rank: #77.
White Oaks Elementary School
Charter School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-3
1901 White Oak Way
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7317
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7317
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
Math: 93% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Accelerated Achievement Academy
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-8
1151 Buena Vista Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 636-4460
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Argonaut Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Carver Elementary School
Math: 92% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
3100 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7080
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7080
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Cold Spring Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Hoover Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
2220 Summit Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3800
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3800
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Oak Avenue Elementary School
Math: 92% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Opal Robinson Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
80 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Roscomare Road Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
2425 Roscomare Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 472-9829
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 4-6
165 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100
Rank: #10 - 1910. - 19.
Wildwood Elementary School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
301 Wildwood Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Rank: #2020.
Valentine Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1650 Hntngtn Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 91% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Pacific Rim Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1100 Camino De Las Ondas
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6200
Rank: #2323.
Riverside Stem Academy
Math: 90% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-12
4466 Mount Vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Rank: #2424.
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
11872 Wembley Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Rank: #2525.
Millikin Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
615 Hobart Terrace
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Rank: #2626.
Los Coyotes Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 93% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
8122 Moody St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260
Rank: #2727.
Warm Springs Elementary School
Math: 92% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 3-6
47370 Warm Springs Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1611
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1611
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Ethan B. Allen Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
16200 Bushard St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6228
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6228
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Mission San Jose Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
43545 Bryant St.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1200
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1200
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
11444 Canter Heights Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Silver Spur Elementary School
Math: 91% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 91% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
5500 Ironwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-5011
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-5011
Rank: #3232.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 87% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Rank: #3333.
Williams Elementary School
Math: 88% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1150 Rajkovich Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
Rank: #3434.
Covington Elementary School
Math: 90% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-6
205 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1100
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1100
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary 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-5
6069 Groveoak Pl.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-0324
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-0324
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