Public schools in California achieve an average science proficiency of 30% (2025).
The public schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest science proficiency in California is Oxford Academy with 94%.
Science Proficiency Range: 84.5%
94%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 87%
Top Science Proficiency Public Schools in California (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Elkhorn
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 4-8
10505 North Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
1188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
William Faria Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Rank: #55.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 7-12
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Argonaut Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
1015 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
525 Middle Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Fox Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
3100 Saint James Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4850
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4850
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
801 Plymouth Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Margaret Landell Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-6
9739 Denni St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6960
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6960
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Millikin Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
615 Hobart Terrace
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
North Star Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 3-8
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
740 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Sage Canyon
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-6
5290 Harvest Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-6
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Stevens Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
10300 Ainsworth Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 245-3312
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 245-3312
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Top Of The World Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
21601 Tree Top Ln.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7790
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7790
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
1650 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
350 Camino Pablo
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
1150 Rajkovich Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 87%
Grades: K-8
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Rank: #2626.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 6-8
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Almond Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-6
550 Almond Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-5400
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-5400
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Camino Pablo Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
1111 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4435
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4435
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Christa Mcauliffe
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-8
12211 Titus Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-4696
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-4696
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Gardner Bullis Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-6
25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-3200
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-3200
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
6560 Hanover Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
2451 Portola Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 960-2923
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 960-2923
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Naples Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
5537 The Toledo
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-0489
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-0489
Rank: #27 - 4227. - 42.
Oak Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-6
1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average public schools science proficiency?
The California average public schools science proficiency is 30%% for 2025.
What are the public schools with the highest science proficiency in California?
The best top ranked public schools in California include Oxford Academy, Elkhorn and Murdock-portal Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in California?
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in California is Oxford Academy, with a value of 94%. The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency is Elkhorn, with a value of 90-94%.
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