For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,886 students in Waterford, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Waterford, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Waterford, CA are Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School and Waterford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waterford, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
Waterford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 S. Reinway
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9060
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 612 students
Rank: #44.
Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
Rank: #55.
Waterford Junior
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12916 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Grades: 7-8
| 262 students
Rank: #66.
Connecting Waters Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 762 students
Rank: #77.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 W. Briggsmore Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 624 students
Rank: #88.
Richard M. Moon Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 N. Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 847-2371
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 847-2371
Grades: K-3
| 527 students
Rank: #99.
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
119 N. Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1080
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1080
Grades: 4-6
| 386 students
Rank: #1010.
Sentinel High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 S. Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Waterford, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Roberts Ferry Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Waterford Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
12916 Bentley St
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waterford, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Waterford, CA include Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School and Waterford High School.
How many public schools are located in Waterford?
10 public schools are located in Waterford.
What percentage of students in Waterford go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Waterford are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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