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Best Schools · California · Highest proficiency

California public schools by raw proficiency

The traditional ranking: California public schools by combined math + reading proficiency on the state assessment. Best read alongside the BeatsExpectations ranking, which controls for student poverty.

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CALIFORNIA · HIGHEST PROFICIENCY
#SchoolCityDistrictLevel% FRLStudents% Proficient
601Sandpiper ElementaryRedwood CityBelmont-Redwood Shores ElementaryElementary10.3%53474.1%
602Kester Avenue ElementaryVan NuysLos Angeles UnifiedElementary47.0%88674.1%
603Vista del Mar MiddleSan ClementeCapistrano UnifiedMiddle16.2%49974.1%
604Solana Vista ElementarySolana BeachSolana Beach ElementaryElementary22.7%31774.1%
605Dunsmore ElementaryLa CrescentaGlendale UnifiedElementary38.9%58974.0%
606Beacon ParkIrvineIrvine UnifiedElementary12.9%1,06574.0%
607La Quinta HighWestminsterGarden Grove UnifiedHigh76.2%2,04174.0%
608Beach Park ElementaryFoster CitySan Mateo-Foster CityElementary14.7%34774.0%
609Lowell ElementaryLong BeachLong Beach UnifiedElementary23.2%60974.0%
610Addison ElementaryPalo AltoPalo Alto UnifiedElementary17.2%36673.9%
611El Morro ElementaryLaguna BeachLaguna Beach UnifiedElementary24.5%40473.9%
612Hickman ElementarySan DiegoSan Diego UnifiedElementary40.7%45773.9%
613Circle View ElementaryHuntington BeachOcean ViewElementary37.3%58273.9%
614Clay ElementaryKingsburgClay Joint ElementaryElementary15.4%24673.9%
615Bowditch MiddleFoster CitySan Mateo-Foster CityMiddle19.4%92973.9%
616Abraham Lincoln ElementaryLa CrescentaGlendale UnifiedElementary41.0%49573.9%
617Edward J. Richardson MiddleTorranceTorrance UnifiedMiddle18.6%65173.9%
618Dublin HighDublinDublin UnifiedHigh16.9%2,77173.9%
619Monterey Highlands ElementaryMonterey ParkAlhambra UnifiedElementary35.1%91773.9%
620Green Valley ElementaryDanvilleSan Ramon Valley UnifiedElementary3.1%48473.8%
621Anthony G. Bacich ElementaryKentfieldKentfield ElementaryElementary14.8%52673.8%
622Dapplegray ElementaryRolling Hills EstatesPalos Verdes Peninsula UnifiedElementary10.2%63973.8%
623Linda Vista ElementaryYorba LindaPlacentia-Yorba Linda UnifiedElementary27.1%38773.8%
624Loomis Basin CharterLoomisLoomis Union ElementaryElementary9.3%50573.8%
625Vista ElementarySimi ValleySimi Valley UnifiedElementary33.3%56773.8%
626Forest Park ElementaryFremontFremont UnifiedElementary18.8%72573.7%
627Muirlands MiddleLa JollaSan Diego UnifiedMiddle20.6%74273.7%
628Evergreen ElementaryDiamond BarWalnut Valley UnifiedElementary25.8%70973.7%
629Birney ElementarySan DiegoSan Diego UnifiedElementary45.2%53573.7%
630Holly Avenue ElementaryArcadiaArcadia UnifiedElementary49.7%78973.6%
631Ballard ElementarySolvangBallard ElementaryElementary10.6%11373.6%
632Hesby Oaks Leadership CharterEncinoLos Angeles UnifiedElementary22.3%49473.6%
633Canfield Avenue ElementaryLos AngelesLos Angeles UnifiedElementary49.5%28573.6%
634Monte Vista HighDanvilleSan Ramon Valley UnifiedHigh5.4%2,04273.6%
635Crocker Highlands ElementaryOaklandOakland UnifiedElementary22.4%41573.5%
636Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior HighDavisDavis Joint UnifiedMiddle24.5%58873.5%
637Mabel M. Paine ElementaryYorba LindaPlacentia-Yorba Linda UnifiedElementary41.1%41973.5%
638Montevideo ElementarySan RamonSan Ramon Valley UnifiedElementary10.1%59273.5%
639Las Flores MiddleLas FloresCapistrano UnifiedMiddle22.3%59373.5%
640Riviera ElementaryTorranceTorrance UnifiedElementary16.5%61173.5%
641Alder Creek ElementaryFolsomFolsom-Cordova UnifiedElementary9.7%56873.5%
642Mt. Washington ElementaryLos AngelesLos Angeles UnifiedElementary18.1%43073.5%
643Sunset ElementaryLivermoreLivermore Valley Joint UnifiedElementary7.6%75973.5%
644Oak Chan ElementaryFolsomFolsom-Cordova UnifiedElementary11.2%43773.4%
645Benjamin Bubb ElementaryMountain ViewMountain View WhismanElementary17.3%31273.4%
646Sutro ElementarySan FranciscoSan Francisco UnifiedElementary58.7%25473.4%
647Sycamore RidgeSan DiegoDel Mar Union ElementaryElementary26.7%38673.4%
648Barnard ElementarySan DiegoSan Diego UnifiedElementary35.5%47373.4%
649Copper Hills ElementaryFresnoClovis UnifiedElementary32.9%60173.3%
650Beryl Heights ElementaryRedondo BeachRedondo Beach UnifiedElementary13.0%42273.3%
Page 13 of 20 · 1,000 ranked. Composite math + reading proficiency on the state assessment, latest year.

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