Top Ranked California Schools
Schools ranked by composite score — combining test results, growth, equity, and school climate.
| Rank | School | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Lafayette Elementary San Francisco · Elementary Schools (Public) | 61 | Average |
| 1952 | Gussie M. Baker Elementary San Jose · Elementary Schools (Public) | 61 | Average |
| 1953 | Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary San Bernardino · Elementary Schools (Public) | 61 | Average |
| 1954 | Reagan Elementary Clovis · Elementary Schools (Public) | 61 | Average |
| 1955 | PRIDE Academy at Prospect Avenue Santee · Elementary Schools (Public) | 61 | Average |
| 1956 | Sonora Elementary Costa Mesa · Elementary Schools (Public) | 61 | Average |
| 1957 | Dolores Street Elementary Carson · Elementary Schools (Public) | 61 | Average |
| 1958 | Blanche Sprentz Elementary Folsom · Elementary Schools (Public) | 61 | Average |
| 1959 | Zamora Elementary Woodland · Elementary Schools (Public) | 61 | Average |
| 1960 | Mission Avenue Open Elementary Carmichael · Elementary Schools (Public) | 61 | Average |
| 1961 | Bellingham Elementary North Hollywood · Elementary Schools (Public) | 61 | Average |
| 1962 | Park Dale Lane Elementary Encinitas · Elementary Schools (Public) | 61 | Average |
| 1963 | John Muir Elementary Glendale · Elementary Schools (Public) | 61 | Average |
| 1964 | Mary Tsukamoto Elementary Sacramento · Elementary Schools (Public) | 60 | Average |
| 1965 | California Elementary West Covina · Elementary Schools (Public) | 60 | Average |
| 1966 | La Honda Elementary La Honda · Elementary Schools (Public) | 60 | Average |
| 1967 | Sunnyslope Elementary Hollister · Elementary Schools (Public) | 60 | Average |
| 1968 | Camarillo Heights STEM Academy Camarillo · Elementary Schools (Public) | 60 | Average |
| 1969 | William G. Paden Elementary Alameda · Elementary Schools (Public) | 60 | Average |
| 1970 | Lakewood Elementary Modesto · Elementary Schools (Public) | 60 | Average |
| 1971 | Murdock Elementary La Mesa · Elementary Schools (Public) | 60 | Average |
| 1972 | West Hollywood Elementary West Hollywood · Elementary Schools (Public) | 60 | Average |
| 1973 | Lincoln Elementary Newark · Elementary Schools (Public) | 60 | Average |
| 1974 | Macy Elementary La Habra · Elementary Schools (Public) | 60 | Average |
| 1975 | Victoriano Elementary Moreno Valley · Elementary Schools (Public) | 60 | Average |
Showing 1951–1975 of 5,642 scored schools