The average student:teacher ratio in California public schools is approximately 22:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
3:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Public Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in California (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Clovis Community Day Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 4-6
1715 David E Cook Way
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1995
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1995
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Cold Springs High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
25910 Long Barn Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-3011
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-3011
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-12
426 E. K St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8300
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8300
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
656 W. Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Lincoln Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 7-12
12150 Rd. 36
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 645-3580
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Mountain High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
2 Pinecrest Sch Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 965-4046
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 965-4046
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Pomona Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
1460 E. Holt Ave. Ste. 100
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
South Fork High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 9-12
25611 Lyons Dam Rd.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-5672
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 586-5672
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Success Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 4-8
5601 47th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 643-2338
Sacramento, CA 95824
(916) 643-2338
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Columbia-east Valley K-6 Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-8
675 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
County Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Elk Creek
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
1115 Williams Dr.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Evergreen Community Day School (K-5)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-5
19500 Lrng Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Foothill Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
890 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Mendota Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 7-12
241 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-8
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Murrieta Options Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
24150 Hayes Ave.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-1600
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 1-6
3335 N. Arthur Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7500
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7500
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Princeton Landing High (Cont)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 10-12
473 State St.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Sierra Madre High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
4500 Highway 166
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2293
New Cuyama, CA 93254
(661) 766-2293
Rank: #10 - 2110. - 21.
Yosemite Park High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 9-12
9670 Rancheria Flat Rd.
El Portal, CA 95318
(209) 372-2414
El Portal, CA 95318
(209) 372-2414
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Alba
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 1-12
4041 Oregon St.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 344-3900
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 344-3900
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Almanor High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Boys Republic High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
3493 Grand Ave.
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 902-6690
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 902-6690
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Casterlin High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
24790 Alderpoint Rd.
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Blocksburg, CA 95514
(707) 926-5402
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Fresno Flats Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
43109 Highway 49
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1555
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1555
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Happy Valley Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
16300 Cloverdale Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
High Desert Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-10
802 N. E. St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
221 Old Hernandez Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Jewel City Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-10
440 W. Lomita
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 549-4812
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 549-4812
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Kaiser Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K
25 S. Hill Ct.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-8812
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-8812
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Maple Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
15933 Maple Creek Rd.
Korbel, CA 95550
(707) 668-5596
Korbel, CA 95550
(707) 668-5596
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Mary B. Perry High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
3100 Wright Rd.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 485-7951
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 485-7951
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Mccloud High School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
133 Campus Way
Mccloud, CA 96057
(530) 964-2181
Mccloud, CA 96057
(530) 964-2181
Rank: #22 - 4522. - 45.
Miles W. Culwell Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
275 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average public schools student:teacher ratio?
The California average public schools student:teacher ratio is 22:1 for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in California?
The best top ranked public schools in California include Clovis Community Day Elementary School, Cold Springs High School and Community Day.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in California?
The public high school with the lowest student:teacher ratio in California is Cold Springs High School, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student:teacher ratio is Clovis Community Day Elementary School, with a value of 1:1.
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