For the 2025 school year, there are 394 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 219,268 students in California.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in California are William Faria Elementary School, North Star Academy and Argonaut Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in California (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Faria Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
North Star Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Gr: 3-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Argonaut Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Gr: 1-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Gr: K-8 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Elkhorn
(Math: 89% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10505 North Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Gr: 4-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Jack L. Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11872 Wembley Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Gr: K-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Ocean Air
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11444 Canter Heights Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
Gr: K-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
La Jolla Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2501 Chestnut St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Gr: K-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
525 Middle Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
William Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
600 Driscoll Rd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,417 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Gr: 6-8 | 1,084 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Ethan B. Allen Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
16200 Bushard St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6228
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 663-6228
Gr: K-6 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Palm Crest Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5025 Palm Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8360
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8360
Gr: K-6 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1717.
Montecito Union
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
385 San Ysidro Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-3249
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-3249
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
Mission San Jose Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
43545 Bryant St.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1200
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-1200
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
John Gomes Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
555 Lemos Ln.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3414
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3414
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
801 Plymouth Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3100 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7080
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7080
Gr: K-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Stevenson Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
25820 North Carroll Ln.
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 291-4070
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
(661) 291-4070
Gr: K-6 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Amy Imai Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
253 Martens Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3490
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3490
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Clover Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11020 Clover Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 479-7739
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Las Lomitas Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
299 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 854-5900
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 854-5900
Gr: K-3 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Monte Vista Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2620 Orange Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-2617
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-2617
Gr: K-6 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Opal Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
80 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Teach Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
165 Grand Ave.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 596-4100
Gr: 4-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1650 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
Gr: K-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3131.
James Leitch Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
47100 Fernald St.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-6100
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-6100
Gr: K-2 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Lanai Road Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4241 Lanai Rd.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-1590
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 788-1590
Gr: K-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Carmel Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12345 Carmel Park Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-6789
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-6789
Gr: K-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Golden Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
740 East Golden Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7160
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 986-7160
Gr: K-6 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3855 Happy Valley Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 927-3560
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in California?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in California include William Faria Elementary School, North Star Academy and Argonaut Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in California?
394 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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