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Top California Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 60% of public preschool students in California are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in California is Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center, with 96% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 29% 96% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%

Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in California (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: K
8621 South Baring Cross St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-3887
Rank: #22.
Hooper Avenue Primary Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: K
1280 East 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-5866
Rank: #33.
Siskiyou Avenue Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: K
2075 Poplar St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2910
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Lafayette Park Primary Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: K
310 South La Fayette Park Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-5039
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Martha Escutia Primary Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: K
6401 Bear Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 585-8237
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Olympic Primary Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: K
950 South Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 739-2753
Rank: #77.
Stanford Primary Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: K
3020 Kansas Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 563-9208
Rank: #88.
Burbank Child Development Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: K
3550 64th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-1040
Rank: #99.
Stockton (Commodore) Children Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: K
1 Trenton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 291-7932
Rank: #1010.
Short Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: K
35 Marin St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3793
Rank: #1111.
Florida Street Discovery Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: K
671 North Florida St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 849-2739
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
(Reading: 30%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: K
2000 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Guerneville Primary
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: K
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Rank: #1414.
California Virtual @ Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #1515.
Young Explorers Academy
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: K
445 South Park Ave.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 322-4865
Rank: #1616.
Gold Street Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: K
321 North Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1002
Rank: #1717.
Annie E. Cheney Kindergarten
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: K
149 Adams St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Rank: #1818.
Transitional Kindergarten Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: K
1149 East B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Rank: #1919.
California Virtual At Sutter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #2020.
West Valley Learning Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 56%
Grades: K
610 North Hartley St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4550
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
California Virtual @ San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Washington Elementary School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: K
1501 Ellis St.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955
Rank: #2323.
California Virtual At Fresno
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #2424.
Mclaren (John) Children Centers
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: K
2055 Sunnydale Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 469-4519
Rank: #2525.
California Virtual @ Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: PK-12
50 Morland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Cressey Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Grades: K
9921 Crocker St.
Ballico, CA 95303
(209) 394-9600
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Grades: K
8425 Palm St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Rank: #2828.
California Virtual Academy At Kings
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 46%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #2929.
California Virtual San Mateo
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #3030.
Kaiser Early Childhood Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 43%
Grades: K
25 South Hill Ct.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-8812
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Cinnabar Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 40%
Grades: K
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Fairsite Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 40%
Grades: K
902 Caroline St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4545
Rank: #3333.
Noriega Children Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 38%
Grades: K
1775 44th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 759-2853
Rank: #3434.
College Elementary School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 32%
Grades: K
3525 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7300
Rank: #3535.
Creekside Early Learning Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 29%
Grades: K
8818 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The California average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 60%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in California?
The best top-ranked public preschools in California include Danny J. Bakewell Sr. Primary Center, Hooper Avenue Primary Center and Siskiyou Avenue Elementary School.

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