The average student:teacher ratio in California public preschools is approximately 32:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 3:1
36:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Public Preschools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in California (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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.
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: K
2000 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
Rank: #33.
College Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: K
3525 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7300
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7300
Rank: #44.
Cressey Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Grades: K
9921 Crocker St.
Ballico, CA 95303
(209) 394-9600
Ballico, CA 95303
(209) 394-9600
Rank: #55.
Guerneville Primary
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Grades: K
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Rank: #66.
Fairsite Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Grades: K
902 Caroline St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4545
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4545
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Annie E. Cheney Kindergarten
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Grades: K
149 Adams St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Grades: K
8425 Palm St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Grades: K
8760 Bower St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5225
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5225
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cinnabar Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Grades: K
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Longfellow
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Grades: K
245 W. 10th St.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-4700
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-4700
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Transitional Kindergarten Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Grades: K
1149 E. B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Grades: K
1501 Ellis St.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Creekside Early Learning Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Grades: K
8818 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
New Jerusalem Elementary School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Grades: K
31400 S. Koster Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-2597
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-2597
Rank: #1616.
Suncoast Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Grades: PK-12
3857 Birch St. #297
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 994-6724
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 994-6724
Rank: #1717.
Carmel Child Development Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Grades: K
8460 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-8047
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-8047
Rank: #1818.
California Virtual Academy At Kings
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 30:1
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #1919.
California Virtual @ Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 34:1
Grades: PK-12
50 Morland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
California Virtual @ San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 35:1
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
California Virtual At Sutter
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 35:1
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
California Virtual San Mateo
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 35:1
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
California Virtual @ Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 36:1
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
California Virtual At Fresno
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 36:1
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average public preschools student:teacher ratio?
The California average public preschools student:teacher ratio is 32:1 for 2024-25.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in California?
The best top ranked public preschools in California include Kaiser Early Childhood Center, Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center and College Elementary School.
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