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Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in California (2025-26)

ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in California achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 45% (2025-26).
The public elementary schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in California is Elkhorn, with 98%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 89% 98% Avg. RLA Proficiency: 92%

Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in California (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
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.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #4 - 84. - 8.
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: #4 - 84. - 8.
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: #4 - 84. - 8.
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: #4 - 84. - 8.
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: #4 - 84. - 8.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #13 - 1813. - 18.
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: #13 - 1813. - 18.
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: #13 - 1813. - 18.
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: #13 - 1813. - 18.
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: #13 - 1813. - 18.
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: #13 - 1813. - 18.
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: #1919.
Springer Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-6
1120 Rose Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 943-4200
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Cottonwood Creek
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-8
2400 Central Pkwy.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-3333
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Jack L. Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-5
11872 Wembley Rd.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4580
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
La Jolla Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-5
1111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
R. Roger Rowe Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 6-8
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Sage Canyon
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: K-6
5290 Harvest Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
William Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 6-8
600 Driscoll Rd.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-3500
Rank: #2626.
White Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥90%
Grades: K-3
1901 White Oak Way
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 508-7317
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: K-5
6069 Groveoak Pl.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 378-0324
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
J. M. Amador Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: K-5
2100 East Cantara Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 307-1950
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 6-8
821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 253-1525
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: K-5
801 Plymouth Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Oak Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: K-6
1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
R. Roger Rowe Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: K-5
5927 La Granada
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-1141
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: K-6
100 Honors
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6450
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Yu Ming Charter
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: K-8
2501 Chestnut St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 452-2063
Rank: #35 - 5335. - 53.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: K-5
3100 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7080
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What is the California average public elementary schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The California average public elementary schools reading/language arts proficiency is 45%% for 2025-26.
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