California public schools are composed of approximately average 80% minority students (2026).
The public schools in California with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.
% Minority Range: 100%
100%
Avg. % Minority: 100%
Public Schools Minority Statistics in California (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
% Minority
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
A. J. Dorsa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-5
1290 Bal Harbor Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7400
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7400
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
A. M. Thomas Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-8
20979 Lobos Ct.
Lost Hills, CA 93249
(661) 797-2626
Lost Hills, CA 93249
(661) 797-2626
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Academia Avance Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-12
115 North Avenue 53
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 230-7270
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Academia Moderna
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-5
2410 Broadway
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 923-0383
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 923-0383
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Ace Empower Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 5-8
625 South Sunset Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 729-3920
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Ace Inspire Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 5-8
1155 East Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 295-6008
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 295-6008
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Adelante Dual Language Academy Ii
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Aggeler Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 7-12
21050 Plummer St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1232
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-1232
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Albion Street Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-6
322 South Avenue 18
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 221-3108
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 221-3108
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alisal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Minority: 100%
Grades: 1-6
1770 Kittery St., Attn: Ava Of
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5700
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 753-5700
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Allensworth Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
3320 Young Rd.
Earlimart, CA 93219
(661) 849-2401
Earlimart, CA 93219
(661) 849-2401
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alliance Cindy And Bill Simon Technology Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 9-12
10720 Wilmington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 744-2122
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 744-2122
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 4
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-8
9719 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 451-3009
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 451-3009
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-8
113 South Rowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 269-2156
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 269-2156
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2023 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-8
603 East 115th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 905-1377
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(323) 905-1377
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 9-12
10101 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 920-6125
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(323) 920-6125
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alliance Morgan Mckinzie High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 9-12
110 South Townsend Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 526-8198
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 526-8198
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alliance Ouchi-o'donovan 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-12
5356 South Fifth Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 596-2290
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 596-2290
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alliance Patti And Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 9-12
4610 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Los Angeles, CA 90037
(213) 342-2874
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 9-12
8515 Kansas Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 972-9010
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 972-9010
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alliance Renee And Meyer Luskin Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 9-12
2941 West 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 905-1210
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 905-1210
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alliance Ted K. Tajima High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1552 W. Rockwood St.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-8533
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 241-8533
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 9-12
2050 North San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5545
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 276-5545
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alliance Virgil Roberts Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-8
2941 West 70th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 920-4388
Los Angeles, CA 90043
(323) 920-4388
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alta Vista
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 7-8
215 East Ortega St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 966-0883
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Alternatives In Action
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 9-12
6221 East 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 748-4314
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 748-4314
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-2
832 South Eastman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-6494
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 264-6494
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Anahuacalmecac International Univ Prep Of N. America
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-12
4736 Huntington Dr. South
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-3148
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 352-3148
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
2210 East 130th St.
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6110
Compton, CA 90222
(310) 898-6110
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-5
1143 South Nakoma Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 431-3700
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 431-3700
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Animo Inglewood Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 9-12
3425 West Manchester Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-2100
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 565-2100
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Animo Leadership High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 9-12
11044 South Freeman Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(310) 216-3277
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(310) 216-3277
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Animo South Los Angeles Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 9-12
11130 Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 779-0544
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(323) 779-0544
Rank: #1 - 4921. - 492.
Annalee Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-6
19410 South Annalee Ave.
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 537-4740
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 537-4740
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average public schools minority students?
The California average public schools minority students is 80% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of minority students in California?
The best top-ranked public schools in California include A. J. Dorsa Elementary School, A. M. Thomas Middle School and Academia Avance Charter.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of minority students in California?
The public high school with the highest percentage of minority students in California is Academia Avance Charter, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of minority students is A. J. Dorsa Elementary School, with a value of 100%.
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