The average student-teacher ratio in California public preschools is approximately 31:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 4:1
44:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in California (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K
3550 64th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-1040
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 879-1040
Rank: #22.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K
25 South Hill Ct.
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-8812
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 879-8812
Rank: #33.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Grades: K
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Guerneville, CA 95446
(707) 869-2864
Rank: #44.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Grades: K
4120 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-0833
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-0833
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
(Reading: 30%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: K
2000 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: K
3525 Pine St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7300
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 686-7300
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Grades: K
9921 Crocker St.
Ballico, CA 95303
(209) 394-9600
Ballico, CA 95303
(209) 394-9600
Rank: #88.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Grades: K
2075 Poplar St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2910
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2910
Rank: #99.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Grades: K
11850 Campus Dr
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-8410
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-8410
Rank: #1010.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Grades: K
445 South Park Ave.
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 322-4865
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 322-4865
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Grades: K
902 Caroline St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4545
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4545
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Grades: K
321 North Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1002
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1002
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Grades: K
1280 East 52nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-5866
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(323) 233-5866
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Grades: K
8425 Palm St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Meiners Oaks Early Education
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Grades: K
400 South Lomita Ave.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4378
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-4378
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Grades: K
8760 Bower St.
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5225
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-5225
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Grades: K
35 Marin St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3793
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 485-3793
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Grades: K
149 Adams St.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7515
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Grades: K
950 South Albany St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 739-2753
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 739-2753
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Grades: K
3020 Kansas Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 563-9208
South Gate, CA 90280
(323) 563-9208
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Grades: K
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 765-4345
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Grades: K
310 South La Fayette Park Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-5039
Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-5039
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Grades: K
8621 South Baring Cross St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-3887
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 751-3887
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Grades: K
1149 East B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Grades: K
610 North Hartley St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4550
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4550
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Grades: K
6401 Bear Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 585-8237
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 585-8237
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Washington Elementary School
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Grades: K
1501 Ellis St.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-2955
Rank: #2828.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Grades: K
8818 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250
Rank: #2929.
California Virtual @ Los Angeles
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #3030.
California Virtual San Mateo
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
California Virtual @ San Diego
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
California Virtual At Sutter
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #3333.
California Virtual Academy At Kings
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #3434.
California Virtual @ Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 39:1
Grades: PK-12
50 Morland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Rank: #3535.
California Virtual At Fresno
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 44:1
Grades: PK-12
50 Moreland Rd.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 581-0202
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average public preschools student-teacher ratio?
The California average public preschools student-teacher ratio is 31:1 for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in California?
The best top-ranked public preschools in California include Burbank Child Development Center, Kaiser Early Childhood Center and Guerneville Primary.
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