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Best Math Proficiency Public Schools in California (2026)

Public schools in California achieve an average math proficiency of 34% (2026).
The public schools with the highest math proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest math proficiency in California is Whitney (Gretchen) High School, with 98%.
Math Proficiency Range: 91% 98% Avg. Math Proficiency: 93%

Top Math Proficiency Public Schools in California (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Math Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 98%
Grades: 7-12
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 97%
Grades: K-5
6560 Hanover Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 97%
Grades: K-5
1188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
William Faria Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 97%
Grades: K-5
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Arundel Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-3
200 Arundel Rd.
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7311
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-5
445 East Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 7-8
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Millikin Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 95%
Grades: K-5
615 Hobart Terrace
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
North Star Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 3-8
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Argonaut Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: K-5
13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: K-8
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Jack L. Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: K-5
11872 Wembley Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 1-5
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Mission San Jose High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 93%
Grades: 9-12
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Springer Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 93%
Grades: K-6
1120 Rose Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 943-4200
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Blue Hills Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
12300 De Sanka Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 257-9282
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1000 East Victoria St. Bldg. S
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Cold Spring Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-6
2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
2220 Summit Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3900
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
North Hillsborough
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 347-4175
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Oak Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-6
1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Overland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
10650 Ashby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
14592 Oak St.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3476
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
350 Camino Pablo
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
301 Wildwood Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2780
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-5
525 Middle Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
La Jolla Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-5
1111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 605-3300
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Sage Canyon
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-6
5290 Harvest Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-6
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-8
2501 Chestnut St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 6-8
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Ocean Air
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-6
11444 Canter Heights Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average public schools math proficiency?
The California average public schools math proficiency is 34%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest math proficiency in California?
The best top-ranked public schools in California include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, John Muir Elementary School and Murdock-portal Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest math proficiency in California?
The public high school with the highest math proficiency in California is Whitney (Gretchen) High School, with a value of 98%. The public elementary school with the highest math proficiency is John Muir Elementary School, with a value of 97%.

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