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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
401James Dougherty ElementaryDublinDublin UnifiedElementary17.1%85677.7%
402Green ElementarySan DiegoSan Diego UnifiedElementary32.3%49377.7%
403Valley View ElementaryRocklinRocklin UnifiedElementary15.2%41477.6%
404Proctor ElementaryCastro ValleyCastro Valley UnifiedElementary30.2%61377.6%
405Olivenhain Pioneer ElementaryCarlsbadEncinitas Union ElementaryElementary6.5%52077.5%
406Fremont ElementaryLong BeachLong Beach UnifiedElementary39.2%45177.5%
407Sycamore Valley ElementaryDanvilleSan Ramon Valley UnifiedElementary5.5%55977.5%
408Del Mar Hills ElementaryDel MarDel Mar Union ElementaryElementary9.4%22477.5%
409Fairmont ElementaryYorba LindaPlacentia-Yorba Linda UnifiedElementary23.2%79477.5%
410Lawrence ElementaryLivermoreLivermore Valley Joint UnifiedElementary13.2%49477.5%
411Center Street ElementaryEl SegundoEl Segundo UnifiedElementary12.8%79777.4%
412Manchester GateFresnoFresno UnifiedElementary73.4%68477.4%
413South Pointe MiddleWalnutWalnut Valley UnifiedMiddle25.0%97977.4%
414Ulloa ElementarySan FranciscoSan Francisco UnifiedElementary57.3%52077.3%
415Raymond J. Fisher MiddleLos GatosLos Gatos Union ElementaryMiddle5.6%1,01577.3%
416Charles Helmers ElementaryValenciaSaugus UnionElementary21.6%52477.3%
417Crocker/Riverside ElementarySacramentoSacramento City UnifiedElementary14.7%63177.3%
418Green Hills ElementaryMillbraeMillbrae ElementaryElementary14.8%33877.3%
419Ormondale ElementaryPortola ValleyPortola Valley ElementaryElementary6.2%24377.2%
420Creekside ElementarySan DiegoPoway UnifiedElementary14.4%58577.2%
421Bird Rock ElementaryLa JollaSan Diego UnifiedElementary10.7%38377.2%
422Franklin Avenue ElementaryLos AngelesLos Angeles UnifiedElementary25.6%38777.2%
423Acalanes HighLafayetteAcalanes Union HighHigh7.3%1,25677.2%
424Campolindo HighMoragaAcalanes Union HighHigh5.4%1,34077.2%
425Brywood ElementaryIrvineIrvine UnifiedElementary17.6%57877.2%
426Manhattan Beach MiddleManhattan BeachManhattan Beach UnifiedMiddle5.3%1,17577.1%
427Laguna Beach HighLaguna BeachLaguna Beach UnifiedHigh17.1%81577.1%
428Oak Mesa ElementaryLa VerneBonita UnifiedElementary24.2%58277.1%
429Portola Springs ElementaryIrvineIrvine UnifiedElementary15.3%94877.0%
430Brewer Island ElementaryFoster CitySan Mateo-Foster CityElementary18.6%30677.0%
431Empire Oaks ElementaryFolsomFolsom-Cordova UnifiedElementary9.6%36677.0%
432Foster City ElementaryFoster CitySan Mateo-Foster CityElementary12.0%62476.9%
433John H. Eader ElementaryHuntington BeachHuntington Beach City ElementaryElementary27.9%41676.9%
434Arroyo ElementarySanta AnaTustin UnifiedElementary14.5%58576.9%
435Pine Valley MiddleSan RamonSan Ramon Valley UnifiedMiddle6.8%97376.9%
436Wildwood ElementaryThousand OaksConejo Valley UnifiedElementary20.0%39076.9%
437Alta Vista ElementaryLos GatosUnion ElementaryElementary6.8%58476.9%
438Forest Park ElementaryFremontFremont UnifiedElementary18.8%72576.9%
439Iron Horse MiddleSan RamonSan Ramon Valley UnifiedMiddle9.9%93976.8%
440Arnold Adreani ElementarySacramentoElk Grove UnifiedElementary35.4%94476.8%
441Tice CreekWalnut CreekWalnut Creek ElementaryElementary7.5%45176.8%
442Butterfield Ranch ElementaryChino HillsChino Valley UnifiedElementary49.4%60776.8%
443Pacific SkySan DiegoDel Mar Union ElementaryElementary11.1%36876.7%
444Lydiksen ElementaryPleasantonPleasanton UnifiedElementary7.2%58676.7%
445Diablo Vista MiddleDanvilleSan Ramon Valley UnifiedMiddle8.3%83576.7%
446Ashley Falls ElementarySan DiegoDel Mar Union ElementaryElementary6.8%36776.7%
447Brookside ElementaryOak ParkOak Park UnifiedElementary8.3%55676.7%
448Arroyo Vista MiddleRancho Santa MargaritaCapistrano UnifiedMiddle19.8%32976.7%
449Rancho San Joaquin MiddleIrvineIrvine UnifiedMiddle22.3%86076.7%
450Los Alamitos ElementarySan JoseSan Jose UnifiedElementary12.1%60276.7%
Page 9 of 20 · 1,000 ranked. Composite math + reading proficiency on the state assessment, latest year.

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