These are the best California public schools for 2027. Is yours on the list?

California is home to some of the highest-rated elementary, middle and high schools in the country, according to Niche.

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The school ranking and review site recently released its 2027 Best Schools in America rankings, evaluating schools on factors including academics, diversity, teachers and college preparation.

Every year, Niche assigns schools an overall grade ranging from A+ to D- to “provide families with a clear, holistic view of the best educational options in their area and across the U.S.”

For its 2027 rankings, Niche evaluated more than 93,000 public schools, 30,000 private schools and 11,000 school districts across the country.

“Families deserve a complete view of their options, whether they’re evaluating schools in their area or exploring what’s available elsewhere,” Luke Skurman, founder and CEO of Niche, said in a Monday, Sept. 28, news release. “This year’s rankings give families more ways to find the right fit, with updates designed to help surface schools where their children will thrive.”

Here’s a look at which schools made Niche’s 2027 Best Schools in California list:

Where are California’s best schools located?

Although no California school landed on Niche’s list on the 10 best schools in America, the state has several highly rated public schools in the 2027 rankings.

The top schools are spread across several of California’s major population centers, including the Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego regions.

The highest-rated California schools include public elementary, middle and high schools. Each earned an overall A+ grade from Niche.

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The grades reflect each school’s performance across factors such as academics, teachers, resources, extracurricular activities and college preparation.

Niche provides these rankings to give “families the flexibility to compare schools based on what matters most to them,” the site said.

Where are the best elementary schools in California in 2027?

According to Niche, these are the top 10 public elementary schools in California for 2027:

1. Montecito Union School in Santa Barbara
2. Ross Elementary School in Ross
3. West Side Elementary School in Healdsburg
4. La Cañada Elementary School in La Cañada Flintridge
5. Palm Crest Elementary School in La Cañada Flintridge
6. Soleado Elementary School in Rancho Palos Verdes
7. Valentine Elementary School in San Marino
8. Point Vicente Elementary School in Rancho Palos Verdes
9. Birney Elementary School in Redondo Beach
10. Tulita Elementary School in Redondo Beach

What are the top 10 middle schools in California for 2027?

For 2027, these are the best public middle schools in California, Niche said:

1. Ross Elementary School in Ross
2. Woodside Elementary School in Woodside
3. Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School in Palo Alto
4. Fletcher Middle School in Palo Alto
5. Corte Madera School in Portola Valley
6. Ridgecrest Intermediate School in Rancho Palos Verdes
7. Adams Middle School in Redondo Beach
8. Pacific Trails Middle School in San Diego
9. South Pasadena Middle School in South Pasadena
10. Palos Verdes Intermediate School in Palos Verdes Estates

What are the top 10 high schools in California for 2027?

According to Niche, these are the best public high schools in California for 2027:

1. California Academy of Mathematics & Science in Long Beach
2. Girls Academic Leadership Academy: Dr. Michelle King School for STEM in Los Angeles
3. California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley in Duarte
4. Troy High School in Fullerton
5. Canyon Crest Academy in San Diego
6. Lowell High School in San Francisco
7. Orange County School of the Arts in Santa Ana
8. Palo Alto High School in Palo Alto
9. Castro Valley Virtual Academy in Castro Valley
10. University High School in Fresno

How did Niche rank best options for students?

Niche based its rankings on the most recent data available from public sources, including the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Census Bureau combined with millions of reviews from students, parents and residents.

Key factors include academics, teachers, resources, facilities, extracurriculars and more, according to Niche.

“Together, these sources give families a comprehensive view of schools that goes beyond a single measure of academic performance,” Niche said.