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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
201Evergreen ElementarySan JoseEvergreen ElementaryElementary15.3%52882.0%
202Neil A. Armstrong ElementarySan RamonSan Ramon Valley UnifiedElementary6.7%46581.9%
203Welby Way Charter Elem Sch And Gifted-High Ability MagnetWest HillsLos Angeles UnifiedElementary28.6%75581.9%
204Margaret Landell ElementaryCypressCypress ElementaryElementary24.9%66281.8%
205Canyon Vista ElementaryAliso ViejoCapistrano UnifiedElementary19.7%53381.8%
206Daves Avenue ElementaryLos GatosLos Gatos Union ElementaryElementary5.3%54981.8%
207Graystone ElementarySan JoseSan Jose UnifiedElementary8.8%46681.8%
208Kenter Canyon Elementary CharterLos AngelesLos Angeles UnifiedElementary13.2%45381.8%
209Deer Canyon ElementarySan DiegoPoway UnifiedElementary10.2%35481.8%
210Fox ElementaryBelmontBelmont-Redwood Shores ElementaryElementary6.2%42081.8%
211John L. Golden ElementaryEtiwandaEtiwanda ElementaryElementary18.4%91681.7%
212Piedmont MiddlePiedmontPiedmont City UnifiedMiddle5.7%57581.7%
213Bonita Canyon ElementaryIrvineIrvine UnifiedElementary14.2%39581.7%
214Walteria ElementaryTorranceTorrance UnifiedElementary16.8%65081.6%
215Steindorf STEAM K-8 MagnetSan JoseCambrianElementary4.7%49181.6%
216Vista VerdeIrvineIrvine UnifiedElementary10.3%83781.5%
217Henry M. Gunn HighPalo AltoPalo Alto UnifiedHigh11.7%1,64381.5%
218Hansen ElementaryMountain HouseLammersville Joint UnifiedElementary8.2%93081.5%
219Aviara Oaks ElementaryCarlsbadCarlsbad UnifiedElementary22.1%61281.5%
220Silver Gate ElementarySan DiegoSan Diego UnifiedElementary23.6%39981.5%
221Palo Verde ElementaryPalo AltoPalo Alto UnifiedElementary12.6%33481.4%
222Patton ElementaryGarden GroveGarden Grove UnifiedElementary37.4%90481.4%
223Almond ElementaryLos AltosLos Altos ElementaryElementary11.6%35481.3%
224Willow Grove ElementarySan DiegoPoway UnifiedElementary14.1%70181.3%
225Forest Hill ElementarySan JoseCampbell UnionElementary15.0%50681.3%
226Roy O. Andersen ElementaryNewport BeachNewport-Mesa UnifiedElementary9.3%35381.3%
227Design 39 CampusSan DiegoPoway UnifiedElementary6.9%1,21681.3%
228Ormondale ElementaryPortola ValleyPortola Valley ElementaryElementary6.2%24381.2%
229Hidden Trails ElementaryChino HillsChino Valley UnifiedElementary55.9%56981.2%
230Chaparral MiddleDiamond BarWalnut Valley UnifiedMiddle24.6%1,34981.2%
231James S. Fugman ElementaryFresnoClovis UnifiedElementary19.8%89381.2%
232Troy HighFullertonFullerton Joint Union HighHigh39.7%2,50481.2%
233The High School at Moorpark CollegeMoorparkMoorpark UnifiedHigh13.2%12181.2%
234Franklin ElementaryBurlingameBurlingame ElementaryElementary17.1%35781.2%
235Vista Grande ElementaryRancho Palos VerdesPalos Verdes Peninsula UnifiedElementary11.0%35581.1%
236Yu (Alice Fong) ElementarySan FranciscoSan Francisco UnifiedElementary36.5%59481.1%
237Duveneck ElementaryPalo AltoPalo Alto UnifiedElementary13.6%37681.0%
238Turtle Rock ElementaryIrvineIrvine UnifiedElementary21.3%88181.0%
239Golden View ElementarySan RamonSan Ramon Valley UnifiedElementary10.4%65481.0%
240A. G. Cook ElementaryGarden GroveGarden Grove UnifiedElementary64.6%34581.0%
241Lanai Road ElementaryEncinoLos Angeles UnifiedElementary10.4%56681.0%
242Ridgecrest IntermediateRancho Palos VerdesPalos Verdes Peninsula UnifiedMiddle10.3%88181.0%
243Palos Verdes Peninsula HighRolling Hills EstatesPalos Verdes Peninsula UnifiedHigh11.8%2,07581.0%
244Philip J. Reilly ElementaryMission ViejoCapistrano UnifiedElementary27.3%42181.0%
245Eleanor Murray FallonDublinDublin UnifiedMiddle10.8%1,68381.0%
246Central MiddleSan CarlosSan Carlos ElementaryMiddle8.6%44381.0%
247Monterey Ridge ElementarySan DiegoPoway UnifiedElementary15.3%77080.9%
248Carmel Valley MiddleSan DiegoSan Dieguito Union HighMiddle15.4%69780.9%
249Bryant Ranch ElementaryYorba LindaPlacentia-Yorba Linda UnifiedElementary24.0%50580.9%
250Riverside STEM AcademyRiversideRiverside UnifiedHigh53.5%66580.8%
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