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Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in California (2026)

Public schools in California achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 47% (2026).
The public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in California is Whitney (Gretchen) High School, with ≥99%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 92% 99% Avg. RLA Proficiency: 94%

Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in California (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 7-12
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Elkhorn
(Math: 89% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 98%
Grades: 4-8
10505 North Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 98%
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Lowell High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 9-12
1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Millikin Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 96%
Grades: K-5
615 Hobart Terrace
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1000 East Victoria St. Bldg. S
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1100 Iroquois Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1530 West 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 953-3900
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
349 East Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
University High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
2611 East Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Argonaut Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: K-5
13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Lynbrook High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 9-12
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: K-5
1188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
North Star Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 3-8
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
William Faria Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: K-5
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: K-5
8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Balboa Gifted/high Ability Magnet Elementary School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 1-5
17020 Labrador St.
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-4801
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Clovis North High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 9-12
2770 East International Ave.
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 327-5000
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Mission San Jose High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 9-12
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Ocean Air
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: K-6
11444 Canter Heights Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 93%
Grades: K-8
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 93%
Grades: K-6
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Academy Of The Canyons
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 362-3056
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Canyon Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
421 Entrada Dr.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 454-7510
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Cold Spring Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-6
2243 Sycamore Canyon Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
(805) 969-2678
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
445 East Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
John F. Kennedy High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
1951 Third St.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 738-2200
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Meadows Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
1200 Meadows Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8033
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Overland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
10650 Ashby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(310) 838-7308
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 7-8
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750
Rank: #26 - 3626. - 36.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average public schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The California average public schools reading/language arts proficiency is 47%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in California?
The best top-ranked public schools in California include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Elkhorn and Oxford Academy.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in California?
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in California is Whitney (Gretchen) High School, with a value of ≥99%. The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency is Elkhorn, with a value of 98%.

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