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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
201Anderson W. Clark Magnet HighLa CrescentaGlendale UnifiedHigh46.7%1,13682.0%
202Vista VerdeIrvineIrvine UnifiedElementary10.3%83781.9%
203Westview HighSan DiegoPoway UnifiedHigh11.9%2,11681.9%
204R. Roger Rowe MiddleRancho Santa FeRancho Santa Fe ElementaryMiddle6.3%18981.9%
205Donlon ElementaryPleasantonPleasanton UnifiedElementary10.4%70081.8%
206John Gomes ElementaryFremontFremont UnifiedElementary16.9%46281.8%
207Bryant Ranch ElementaryYorba LindaPlacentia-Yorba Linda UnifiedElementary24.0%50581.8%
208L. P. Collins ElementaryCupertinoCupertino UnionElementary17.1%49881.8%
209Canyon Charter ElementarySanta MonicaLos Angeles UnifiedElementary15.6%39181.7%
210Beckford Charter for Enriched StudiesNorthridgeLos Angeles UnifiedElementary29.9%58881.7%
211Warner Avenue ElementaryLos AngelesLos Angeles UnifiedElementary12.8%54581.7%
212Bonita Canyon ElementaryIrvineIrvine UnifiedElementary14.2%39581.7%
213Naples ElementaryLong BeachLong Beach UnifiedElementary25.7%33881.7%
214Springhill ElementaryLafayetteLafayette ElementaryElementary3.5%47981.7%
215Strawberry Point ElementaryMill ValleyMill Valley ElementaryElementary5.0%25981.6%
216Hansen ElementaryMountain HouseLammersville Joint UnifiedElementary8.2%93081.6%
217Jane Lathrop Stanford MiddlePalo AltoPalo Alto UnifiedMiddle10.7%1,00281.6%
218Pantera ElementaryDiamond BarPomona UnifiedElementary47.9%51281.6%
219Blossom Hill ElementaryLos GatosLos Gatos Union ElementaryElementary7.0%53081.5%
220Forest Hill ElementarySan JoseCampbell UnionElementary15.0%50681.5%
221Fairmeadow ElementaryPalo AltoPalo Alto UnifiedElementary12.2%42581.5%
222John L. Golden ElementaryEtiwandaEtiwanda ElementaryElementary18.4%91681.5%
223West Creek AcademyValenciaSaugus UnionElementary20.1%98381.5%
224Ellen Fletcher MiddlePalo AltoPalo Alto UnifiedMiddle13.6%57281.4%
225Brittan Acres ElementarySan CarlosSan Carlos ElementaryElementary11.9%41181.4%
226Walnut Grove ElementaryPleasantonPleasanton UnifiedElementary5.1%62981.4%
227Cleveland ElementaryLakewoodLong Beach UnifiedElementary28.7%45081.3%
228Ralph E. Hawes ElementaryHuntington BeachHuntington Beach City ElementaryElementary18.4%51681.3%
229Sunol Glen ElementarySunolSunol Glen UnifiedElementary9.6%24081.3%
230Willow Grove ElementarySan DiegoPoway UnifiedElementary14.1%70181.3%
231Silver Gate ElementarySan DiegoSan Diego UnifiedElementary23.6%39981.2%
232Oak Park HighOak ParkOak Park UnifiedHigh12.4%1,48381.2%
233Woodside ElementaryWoodsideWoodside ElementaryElementary7.3%38581.2%
234Wagon Wheel ElementaryCoto De CazaCapistrano UnifiedElementary20.0%44181.2%
235Community Magnet Charter ElementaryLos AngelesLos Angeles UnifiedElementary25.2%42581.2%
236Marshall Lane ElementarySaratogaCampbell UnionElementary11.7%42781.1%
237Red Oak ElementaryOak ParkOak Park UnifiedElementary11.6%56981.1%
238Vista Grande ElementaryRancho Palos VerdesPalos Verdes Peninsula UnifiedElementary11.0%35581.0%
239Carmel Valley MiddleSan DiegoSan Dieguito Union HighMiddle15.4%69781.0%
240Camino Grove ElementaryArcadiaArcadia UnifiedElementary29.2%69581.0%
241Park Village ElementarySan DiegoPoway UnifiedElementary8.8%67181.0%
242Top of the World ElementaryLaguna BeachLaguna Beach UnifiedElementary16.4%53680.9%
243Rolling Hills ElementarySan DiegoPoway UnifiedElementary13.1%49080.8%
244Chaparral MiddleDiamond BarWalnut Valley UnifiedMiddle24.6%1,34980.8%
245Gant ElementaryLong BeachLong Beach UnifiedElementary26.0%65780.8%
246Laurel ElementaryAthertonMenlo Park City ElementaryElementary12.6%65880.8%
247Palisades Charter ElementaryPacific PalisadesLos Angeles UnifiedElementary16.9%40880.8%
248Eleanor Murray FallonDublinDublin UnifiedMiddle10.8%1,68380.8%
249Walteria ElementaryTorranceTorrance UnifiedElementary16.8%65080.7%
250Havens ElementaryPiedmontPiedmont City UnifiedElementary2.2%46480.7%
Page 5 of 20 · 1,000 ranked. Composite math + reading proficiency on the state assessment, latest year.

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