For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,596 students in 95386, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in 95386, CA are Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Waterford High School and Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 95386 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 95386, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 95386 have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waterford High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95386, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Waterford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 South Reinway
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9060
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9060
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 West Briggsmore Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Connecting Waters Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Gr: K-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Sentinel High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 South Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
95386, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Roberts Ferry Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Gr: K-8
Waterford Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
12916 Bentley St
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 95386, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in 95386, CA include Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Waterford High School and Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley.
How many public high schools are located in 95386?
5 public high schools are located in 95386.
What is the racial composition of students in 95386?
95386 public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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