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Best Public High Schools in California (2026)

The top-ranked public high schools in California are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Science Academy Stem Magnet and Oxford Academy. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top-ranked public high schools are Cupertino, Granite Bay and La Canada Flintridge.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in California is 34%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 47%.

Top-Ranked Public High Schools in California (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 98% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Rank: #22.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 95% (Top 1%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #33.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 98% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Rank: #44.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1000 East Victoria St. Bldg. S
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Rank: #55.
Mission San Jose High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 94% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Rank: #66.
Lynbrook High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
University High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
2611 East Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Rank: #99.
Lowell High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 83% (Top 5%)
Reading: 96% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Canyon Crest Academy
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
5951 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
La Canada High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Rank: #1212.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Rank: #1313.
Monta Vista High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Rank: #1414.
Saratoga High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
20300 Herriman Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Rank: #1515.
Buckeye Union Mandarin Immersion Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-9746
Rank: #1616.
The High School At Moorpark College
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
7075 Campus Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1444
Rank: #1717.
Riverside Stem Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 5%)
Grades: 5-12
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Rank: #1818.
Eunice Sato Academy Of Math & Science
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1100 Iroquois Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 598-7611
Rank: #1919.
Cupertino High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 81% (Top 5%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
10100 Finch Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7300
Rank: #2020.
Henry M. Gunn High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading: 87% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
780 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Mt. Everest Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(619) 605-8700
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Technology High School
Alternative School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
550 Bonnie Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 792-4825
Rank: #2323.
Dougherty Valley High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
10550 Albion Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94582
(925) 479-6400
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Camarillo Academy Of Progressive Education
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading: 83% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-12
777 Aileen St.
Camarillo, CA 93010
(805) 384-1415
Rank: #2626.
Carlmont High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1400 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-0210
Rank: #2727.
Westview High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 72% (Top 10%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
13500 Camino Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
Rank: #2828.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
800 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2626
Rank: #2929.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 79% (Top 10%)
Grades: K-12
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Rank: #3030.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading: 84% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
16601 Nighthawk Ln.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 487-0877
Rank: #3131.
Campolindo High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 72% (Top 10%)
Reading: 87% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Rank: #3232.
Ocsa
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 71% (Top 10%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
1010 North Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 560-9000
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Academy Of The Redwoods
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
7351 Tompkins Hill Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 476-4203
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
1260 West Esperanza St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-4041
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Palo Alto High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 71% (Top 10%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
50 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
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