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Best California Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 74 blue ribbon public high schools serving 91,911 students in California.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in California are Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Oxford Academy and California Academy Of Mathematics And Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
California blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average).
California blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in California (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitney (Gretchen) High School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
16800 Shoemaker Ave.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 229-7745
Gr: 7-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Oxford Academy
(Math: 94% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5172 Orange Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-3055
Gr: 7-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
California Academy Of Mathematics And Science
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1000 East Victoria St. Bldg. S
Carson, CA 90747
(310) 243-2025
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Mission San Jose High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
41717 Palm Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 657-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,794 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Lynbrook High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1280 Johnson Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 366-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dr. Tj Owens Gilroy Early College Academy
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Pb17
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 846-4909
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
University High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2611 East Matoian M/s Uh134
Fresno, CA 93740
(559) 278-8263
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Lowell High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1101 Eucalyptus Dr.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 759-2730
Gr: 9-12 | 2,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
La Canada High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4463 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4205
Gr: 7-12 | 1,989 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Dr. Richard A. Vladovic Harbor Teacher Preparation Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1111 Figueroa Pl.
Wilmington, CA 90744
(310) 834-3932
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Monta Vista High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
21840 Mcclellan Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 366-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,630 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Riverside Stem Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 788-7308
Gr: 5-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Alameda Science And Technology Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Westview High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13500 Camino Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 780-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Renaissance Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2558 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 259-5700
Gr: K-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
Campolindo High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Moraga Rd.
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 280-3950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Middle College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1260 West Esperanza St.
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 888-4041
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Troy High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2200 East Dorothy Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 626-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 2,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Oak Park High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
899 Kanan Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,483 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4888
Gr: 9-12 | 2,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Anderson W. Clark Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4747 New York Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-8324
Gr: 9-12 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2222.
San Marino High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2701 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7020
Gr: 9-12 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Northwood High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4515 Portola Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Academy Of The Canyons
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 362-3056
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Soar High (Students On Academic Rise)
Alternative School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 722-6509
Gr: 9-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
West Campus
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5022 58th St.
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 395-5170
Gr: 9-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
Leland High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6677 Camden Ave.
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6290
Gr: 9-12 | 1,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2828.
Foothill High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4375 Foothill Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 461-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2929.
William & Marian Ghidotti High School
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
250 Sierra College Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 274-5270
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3030.
Amador Valley High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 461-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,583 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3131.
Middle College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3232.
Redwood High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
395 Doherty Dr.
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,722 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3333.
Homestead High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21370 Homestead Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 522-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3434.
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3004 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 479-7785
Gr: 7-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Diamond Bar High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21400 Pathfinder Rd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 594-1405
Gr: 9-12 | 2,563 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in California?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in California include Whitney (Gretchen) High School, Oxford Academy and California Academy Of Mathematics And Science.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in California?
74 blue ribbon public high schools are located in California.
What is the racial composition of students in California?
California blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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