Top 10 Best California Magnet Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 magnet public preschools serving 1,195 students in California.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in California are Cressey Elementary School and Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public preschool average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Preschools in California (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cressey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9921 Crocker St.
Ballico, CA 95303
(209) 394-9600
Grades: K
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
Grades: K
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Annie E. Cheney Kindergarten
Magnet School
149 Adams St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Grades: K
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carmel Child Development Center
Magnet School
8460 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-8047
Grades: K
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cinnabar Elementary School
Magnet School
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Grades: K
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
College Elementary School
Magnet School
3525 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7300
Grades: K
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Creekside Early Learning Center
Magnet School
8818 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250
Grades: K
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center
Magnet School
8621 S. Baring Cross St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-3887
Grades: K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairsite Elementary School
Magnet School
902 Caroline St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4545
Grades: K
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
Guerneville Primary
Magnet School
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Grades: K
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hooper Avenue Primary Center
Magnet School
1280 E. 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-5866
Grades: K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kaiser Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
25 S. Hill Ct.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-8812
Grades: K
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lafayette Park Primary Center
Magnet School
310 S. La Fayette Park Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-5039
Grades: K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
8425 Palm St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Grades: K
| 79 students
Rank: n/an/a
Longfellow
Magnet School
245 W. 10th St.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-4700
Grades: K
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Martha Escutia Primary Center
Magnet School
6401 Bear Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 585-8237
Grades: K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
New Jerusalem Elementary School
Magnet School
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-2597
Grades: K
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
8760 Bower St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5225
Grades: K
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
Olympic Primary Center
Magnet School
950 S. Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 739-2753
Grades: K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Orange Unified Pre-k Sdc
Magnet School
5125 E. Gerda Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 997-6202
Grades: K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Stanford Primary Center
Magnet School
3020 Kansas Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 563-9208
Grades: K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Transitional Kindergarten Center
Magnet School
1149 E. B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Grades: K
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
1501 Ellis St.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955
Grades: K
| 285 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in California?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in California include Cressey Elementary School and Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center.
How many magnet public preschools are located in California?
23 magnet public preschools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public preschools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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