The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 21%
30%
Avg. Statewide: 24%
Top Ranked Counties With Best Public Schools in California (2025)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
30%
(121 out of 404)
(121 out of 404)
- Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
Rank: #4 of 9,602 (Top 1%)
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%) - Millikin Elementary School
Rank: #6 of 9,602 (Top 1%)
(Math: 94% | Reading: 96%) - William Faria Elementary School
Rank: #7 of 9,602 (Top 1%)
(Math: 98% | Reading: 95%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Santa Clara County, CA Schools
Rank: #22.
28%
(51 out of 179)
(51 out of 179)
Rank: #33.
27%
(20 out of 75)
(20 out of 75)
- Old Mill Elementary School
Rank: #67 of 9,602 (Top 1%)
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%) - Ross Elementary School
Rank: #197 of 9,602 (Top 5%)
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%) - Park Elementary School
Rank: #204 of 9,602 (Top 5%)
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Marin County, CA Schools
Rank: #44.
22%
(140 out of 643)
(140 out of 643)
Rank: #5-65 - 6.
21%
(87 out of 416)
(87 out of 416)
Rank: #5-65 - 6.
21%
(57 out of 272)
(57 out of 272)
- Wagner Ranch Elementary School
Rank: #58 of 9,602 (Top 1%)
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%) - Dougherty Valley High School
Rank: #88 of 9,602 (Top 1%)
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%) - Lafayette Elementary School
Rank: #93 of 9,602 (Top 1%)
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Contra Costa County, CA Schools
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