Approximately 55% of public preschool students in California are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in California is Stockton (Commodore) Children Center with 86% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 17%
86%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in California (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: K
1 Trenton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 291-7932
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 291-7932
Rank: #22.
Cinnabar Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: K
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Annie E. Cheney Kindergarten
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: K
149 Adams St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
California Virtual @ Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #55.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: K
671 N. Florida St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2739
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2739
Rank: #66.
California Virtual At Fresno
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
California Virtual At Sutter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: K
1501 Ellis St.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
California Virtual @ San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
California Virtual Academy At Kings
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: K
2055 Sunnydale Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 469-4519
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 469-4519
Rank: #1212.
Longfellow
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: K
245 W. 10th St.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-4700
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-4700
Rank: #1313.
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 56%
Grades: K
2000 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
California Virtual @ Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: PK-12
50 Morland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Transitional Kindergarten Center
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: K
1149 E. B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Rank: #1616.
Kaiser Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 51%
Grades: K
25 S. Hill Ct.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-8812
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-8812
Rank: #1717.
College Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Grades: K
3525 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7300
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7300
Rank: #1818.
Fairsite Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: K
902 Caroline St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4545
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4545
Rank: #1919.
California Virtual San Mateo
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #2020.
New Jerusalem Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 43%
Grades: K
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-2597
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-2597
Rank: #2121.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 41%
Grades: K
1775 44th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2853
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2853
Rank: #2222.
Guerneville Primary
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 39%
Grades: K
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Rank: #2323.
Creekside Early Learning Center
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 36%
Grades: K
8818 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250
Rank: #2424.
Larchmont Charter School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 34%
Grades: PK-12
444 N Larchmont Blvd #207
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 380-7893
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 380-7893
Rank: #2525.
Cressey Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 31%
Grades: K
9921 Crocker St.
Ballico, CA 95303
(209) 394-9600
Ballico, CA 95303
(209) 394-9600
Rank: #2626.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 30%
Grades: K
1 Corritone Ct.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 865-1960
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 865-1960
Rank: #2727.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 28%
Grades: K
1950 Chestnut St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 749-3551
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 749-3551
Rank: #2828.
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 25%
Grades: K
8425 Palm St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Carmel Child Development Center
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 19%
Grades: K
8460 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-8047
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-8047
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 19%
Grades: K
1 Smoketree
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5857
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 936-5857
Rank: #3131.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 18%
Grades: K
8760 Bower St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5225
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5225
Rank: #3232.
Suncoast Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 17%
Grades: PK-12
3857 Birch St. #297
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 994-6724
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 994-6724
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The California average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 55%% for 2024-25.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in California?
The best top ranked public preschools in California include Stockton (Commodore) Children Center, Cinnabar Elementary School and Annie E. Cheney Kindergarten.
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