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Public School Review - Established 2003

Most Diverse Public Elementary Schools in California

The average public elementary school diversity score in California is approximately 0.64 per year (2026).
The most diverse public elementary schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in California is currently Edna Brewer Middle School, The Academy Of Alameda, and Cleveland Elementary School, among others each with a diversity score of 0.81.
Diversity Score Range: 0.78 0.81 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.79

Most Diverse Public Elementary Schools in California (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.81
Grades: K-5
745 Cleveland St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-2108
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
The Academy Of Alameda
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.81
Grades: K-8
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Alameda Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.81
Grades: 6-12
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 995-4300
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Edna Brewer Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.81
Grades: 6-8
3748 13th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3210
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Ruby Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.81
Grades: K-5
351 Jack London Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4006
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Regency Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-6
5901 Bridgecross Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 566-1660
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Paso Verde
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-8
5240 Pv Scholars Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5810
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Oakdale Tk-8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-8
3708 Myrtle Ave.
North Highlands, CA 95660
(916) 566-1910
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Larry G. Meeks Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-8
2775 Millcreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 567-5608
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Heron
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-8
5151 Banfield Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95835
(916) 567-5680
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
Nea Community Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-12
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
John Ehrhardt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-6
8900 Old Creek Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 686-7259
Rank: #6 - 136. - 13.
San Francisco Public Montessori
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: K-5
2340 Jackson St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3544
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Montera Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-8
5555 Ascot Dr.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 879-3211
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Encinal Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-12
210 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4023
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
El Rincon Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
11177 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 842-4340
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Greer Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
1300 Bell St.
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 971-7157
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Francophone Charter School Of Oakland
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-8
9736 Lawlor St.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 394-4110
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Parks (Rosa) Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
1501 O'farrell St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3519
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Woodridge Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-6
5761 Brett Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95842
(916) 566-1650
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Natomas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-12
2920 Advantage Way
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 419-3788
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Carmichael (Bessie)/fec
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-8
375 Seventh St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 355-6916
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Las Flores High (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-12
5900 Bamford Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 399-9890
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Playa Vista Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
13150 West Bluff Creek Dr.
Playa Vista, CA 90094
(424) 228-1800
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
S.f. County Special Education
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-12
3045 Santiago St.
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 759-2222
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
William G. Paden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
444 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Matsuyama Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-6
7680 Windbridge Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 395-4650
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Oakland School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-12
530 18th St.
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 873-8800
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Robert J. Mcgarvey Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-6
4350 Sophistry Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 793-3400
Rank: #14 - 3014. - 30.
Redwood Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: K-5
4401 39th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2148
Rank: #31 - 6231. - 62.
Green Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
1350 Gold Hill Rd.
Fairfield, CA 94534
(707) 646-7000
Rank: #31 - 6231. - 62.
Open Charter Magnet
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-5
5540 West 77th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 568-0735
Rank: #31 - 6231. - 62.
Marion Mix Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-6
4730 Laguna Park Dr.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 509-8877
Rank: #31 - 6231. - 62.
Redding Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-5
1421 Pine St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 749-3525
Rank: #31 - 6231. - 62.
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 6-8
2055 Silver Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 642-8901
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average public elementary schools diversity score?
The California average public elementary schools diversity score is 0.64 for 2026.
What are public elementary schools with the most diversity score in California?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in California include Cleveland Elementary School, The Academy Of Alameda and Alameda Community Learning Center.

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