Public elementary schools in California achieve an average science proficiency of 31% (2025-26).
The public elementary schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest science proficiency in California is Murdock-portal Elementary School, Elkhorn, and William Faria Elementary School, each with 90-94%.
Science Proficiency Range: 84.5%
92%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 87%
Top Science Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in California (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Elkhorn
(Math: 89% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 4-8
10505 North Davis Rd.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8312
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Murdock-portal Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
1188 Wunderlich Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 973-8191
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
William Faria Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: K-5
10155 Barbara Ln.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 252-0706
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Argonaut Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
1015 Lincoln Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-4944
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
525 Middle Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4820
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Fox Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
3100 Saint James Rd.
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4850
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 637-4850
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Joshua Chadbourne Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
801 Plymouth Ave.
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 656-5242
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Margaret Landell Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-6
9739 Denni St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6960
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-6960
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Millikin Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
615 Hobart Terrace
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-1800
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
North Star Academy
(Math: 95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 3-8
400 Duane St.
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 482-2411
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
740 Magnolia Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2668
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Sage Canyon
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-6
5290 Harvest Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Science Academy Stem Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-12
5525 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 753-4470
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Solana Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-6
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Stevens Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
10300 Ainsworth Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 245-3312
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 245-3312
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Top Of The World Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
21601 Tree Top Ln.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7790
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7790
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Valentine Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
1650 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 299-7090
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Wagner Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
350 Camino Pablo
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Orinda, CA 94563
(925) 258-0016
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
1150 Rajkovich Way
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 535-6196
Rank: #4 - 214. - 21.
Wonderland Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-5
8510 Wonderland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 654-4401
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 87%
Grades: K-8
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Joaquin Miller Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
6151 Rainbow Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-3755
Rank: #2424.
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 6-8
10401 Vista Dr.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 255-7500
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Almond Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-6
550 Almond Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-5400
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-5400
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
100 Lake Ave.
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 594-2666
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Camino Pablo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
1111 Camino Pablo
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4435
Moraga, CA 94556
(925) 376-4435
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Christa Mcauliffe
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-8
12211 Titus Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-4696
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-4696
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Gardner Bullis Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-6
25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-3200
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-3200
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
6560 Hanover Dr.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-5265
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
2451 Portola Ave.
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 960-2923
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 960-2923
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Naples Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
5537 The Toledo
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-0489
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 433-0489
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Oak Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-6
1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Opal Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
80 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Rank: #25 - 4025. - 40.
Peabody (George) Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: K-5
251 Sixth Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8480
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-8480
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