The most improved public schools in California are Golden View Elementary School, Calle Mayor Middle School and Travis Ranch.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 290
2,169
Avg. Improved Rank: 812
Most Improved Public Schools in California (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Golden View Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2169
(from 2,653 to 484)
(from 2,653 to 484)
Grades: K-5
5025 Canyon Crest Dr.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 855-2700
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 855-2700
Rank: #22.
Calle Mayor Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +2004
(from 3,315 to 1,311)
(from 3,315 to 1,311)
Grades: 6-8
4800 Calle Mayor
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 533-4548
Rank: #33.
Travis Ranch
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1805
(from 2,938 to 1,133)
(from 2,938 to 1,133)
Grades: K-8
5200 Via De La Escuela
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7460
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7460
Rank: #44.
Rio Norte Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1772
(from 2,938 to 1,166)
(from 2,938 to 1,166)
Grades: 7-8
28771 Rio Norte Dr.
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 295-3700
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 295-3700
Rank: #55.
Victor Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1660
(from 2,938 to 1,278)
(from 2,938 to 1,278)
Grades: K-5
4820 Spencer St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4542
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 533-4542
Rank: #66.
Blue Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1611
(from 2,938 to 1,327)
(from 2,938 to 1,327)
Grades: K-5
8150 Horncastle Ave.
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1700
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 771-1700
Rank: #77.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1446
(from 3,117 to 1,671)
(from 3,117 to 1,671)
Grades: 9-12
1231 Main St.
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5900
Ferndale, CA 95536
(707) 786-5900
Rank: #88.
Puc Milagro Charter
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1322
(from 2,274 to 952)
(from 2,274 to 952)
Grades: K-5
1855 North Main St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 223-1786
Burbank, CA 91504
(323) 223-1786
Rank: #99.
Cordua Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1145
(from 2,816 to 1,671)
(from 2,816 to 1,671)
Grades: K-5
2830 Highway 20
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6115
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 741-6115
Rank: #1010.
James Irvine Intermediate
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1036
(from 2,938 to 1,902)
(from 2,938 to 1,902)
Grades: 7-8
10552 Hazard Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6551
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 663-6551
Rank: #1111.
Merton E. Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +785
(from 3,315 to 2,530)
(from 3,315 to 2,530)
Grades: K-6
9681 11th St.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6561
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(714) 663-6561
Rank: #1212.
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +751
(from 840 to 89)
(from 840 to 89)
Grades: 7-8
1120 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Rank: #1313.
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +746
(from 1,854 to 1,108)
(from 1,854 to 1,108)
Grades: K-8
9736 Lawlor St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Rank: #1414.
Zamora Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +700
(from 2,653 to 1,953)
(from 2,653 to 1,953)
Grades: K-6
1716 Cottonwood St.
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 666-3641
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 666-3641
Rank: #1515.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +698
(from 2,938 to 2,240)
(from 2,938 to 2,240)
Grades: K-6
4300 North Esto
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2310
El Monte, CA 91731
(626) 575-2310
Rank: #1616.
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +691
(from 1,562 to 871)
(from 1,562 to 871)
Grades: 7-8
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Rank: #1717.
Golden Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +630
(from 715 to 85)
(from 715 to 85)
Grades: K-6
740 East Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7160
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7160
Rank: #1818.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +620
(from 2,938 to 2,318)
(from 2,938 to 2,318)
Grades: K-6
12272 Wilken Way
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6266
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-6266
Rank: #1919.
Newland (William T.) Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +614
(from 840 to 226)
(from 840 to 226)
Grades: K-5
8787 Dolphin St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4201
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4201
Rank: #2020.
Browns Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +608
(from 1,938 to 1,330)
(from 1,938 to 1,330)
Grades: K-5
9555 Browns Valley School Rd.
Browns Valley, CA 95918
(530) 741-6107
Browns Valley, CA 95918
(530) 741-6107
Rank: #2121.
Country Springs Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +559
(from 840 to 281)
(from 840 to 281)
Grades: K-6
14145 Village Center Dr.
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 590-8212
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 590-8212
Rank: #2222.
Orchard Hills
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +475
(from 840 to 365)
(from 840 to 365)
Grades: K-8
11555 Culver Dr.
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 430-2078
Rank: #2323.
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +458
(from 840 to 382)
(from 840 to 382)
Grades: K-5
9682 Yellowstone Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8302
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 963-8302
Rank: #2424.
The High School At Moorpark College
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +442
(from 664 to 222)
(from 664 to 222)
Grades: 9-12
7075 Campus Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Rank: #2525.
Potrero Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +393
(from 1,723 to 1,330)
(from 1,723 to 1,330)
Grades: K-5
8026 East Hill Dr.
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-7010
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 307-7010
Rank: #2626.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +366
(from 715 to 349)
(from 715 to 349)
Grades: K-6
5241 Fairmont Blvd.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7130
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7130
Rank: #2727.
Latrobe Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +349
(from 664 to 315)
(from 664 to 315)
Grades: K-3
7680 South Shingle Rd.
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-0260
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-0260
Rank: #2828.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +346
(from 646 to 300)
(from 646 to 300)
Grades: 9-12
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Rank: #2929.
Happy Valley Primary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +341
(from 1,951 to 1,610)
(from 1,951 to 1,610)
Grades: K-3
16300 Cloverdale Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Rank: #3030.
Forest Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +333
(from 840 to 507)
(from 840 to 507)
Grades: K-5
4450 Mccoy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 364-4279
Rank: #3131.
Savant Preparatory Academy Of Business
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +331
(from 1,398 to 1,067)
(from 1,398 to 1,067)
Grades: K-6
24424 East Monterey Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92427
(909) 677-0213
San Bernardino, CA 92427
(909) 677-0213
Rank: #3232.
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +318
(from 840 to 522)
(from 840 to 522)
Grades: 6-8
8778 El Lago St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-2816
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 375-2816
Rank: #3333.
Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +309
(from 1,919 to 1,610)
(from 1,919 to 1,610)
Grades: K-8
187 Pinehurst Rd., Po Box 187
Canyon, CA 94516
(925) 376-4671
Canyon, CA 94516
(925) 376-4671
Rank: #3434.
Rancho Vista Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +305
(from 840 to 535)
(from 840 to 535)
Grades: K-5
4323 Palos Verdes Dr. North
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8388
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8388
Rank: #3535.
Heron
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +290
(from 2,653 to 2,363)
(from 2,653 to 2,363)
Grades: K-8
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Show 100 more public schools in CA (out of 9,537 total schools)
Loading...
Recent Articles
What Is A Charter School?
Explore the world of charter schools in this comprehensive guide. Learn about their history, how they operate, and the pros and cons of this educational innovation. Discover key facts about charter schools, including admission policies, demographics, and funding, as well as what to look for when considering a charter school for your child.
10 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students
Discover the 10 compelling reasons why high school sports are beneficial for students. This comprehensive article explores how athletics enhance academic performance, foster personal growth, and develop crucial life skills. From improved fitness and time management to leadership development and community representation, learn why participating in high school sports can be a game-changer for students' overall success and well-being.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
