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Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in California

The average student-teacher ratio in California public elementary schools is approximately 22:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1 4:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1

Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in California (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Buena Vista Community Day
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 4-8
14004 Road 184
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 784-6769
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Compton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
2300 West Caldwell St.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 639-4321
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 5-8
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 6-12
656 West Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Santa Margarita Academy
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 4-8
400 West Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5440
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Alba
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 1-12
4041 Oregon St.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 344-3900
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Alpine County Opportunity
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 1-12
43 Hawkside Dr.
Markleeville, CA 96120
(530) 694-2230
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Burton Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 2-8
264 North Westwood St.
Porterville, CA 93257
(559) 781-8020
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Earle Jamieson Educational Options
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
112 Nevada City Hwy.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 272-5464
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Evergreen Community Day School (K-5)
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-5
19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022
(530) 347-3411
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Fresno Flats Community Day
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 4-8
43109 Highway 49
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
(559) 642-1555
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Nidorf Barry J.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
16350 Filbert St.
Downey, CA 90242
(818) 367-5942
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Pomona Alternative
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
1460 East Holt Ave. Ste. 100
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 397-4900
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Santee Success Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-8
10280 North Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2453
Rank: #6 - 156. - 15.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 4-8
2221 Matson Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95822
(916) 395-4990
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
16703 South Clark Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 866-9011
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Blue Ridge
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
1041 Al Tahoe Blvd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 541-4126
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Cds Bishop Elementary School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-5
800 West Elm St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Cds Home Street
Alternative School
(Reading: 21-39%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-8
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Cold Stream Alternative
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
11661 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 582-2640
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Hillcrest At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
10 Loop Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5323
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Island Community Day
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 4-8
1776 Sixth Avenue Dr.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 897-1046
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Maple Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-8
15933 Maple Creek Rd.
Korbel, CA 95550
(707) 668-5596
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-8
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Phoenix Elementary Academy Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 1-6
3335 North Arthur Ave.
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 248-7500
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Placer County Community Schools
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-12
360 Nevada St.
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 745-1440
Rank: #16 - 2716. - 27.
Santa Clara Community Day
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
3450 Brookdale Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2000
Rank: #28 - 4628. - 46.
Calaveras River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
150 Old Oak Rd.
San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1996
Rank: #28 - 4628. - 46.
California Pacific Charter - Sonoma
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
14630 Armstrong Woods Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(855) 225-7227
Rank: #28 - 4628. - 46.
California School For The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
500 Walnut Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 794-3800
Rank: #28 - 4628. - 46.
California School For The Deaf-fremont
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
39350 Gallaudet Dr.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 794-3666
Rank: #28 - 4628. - 46.
Clovis Community Day Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 4-6
1715 David E Cook Way
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 327-1995
Rank: #28 - 4628. - 46.
Columbia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-8
1785 Columbia Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Rank: #28 - 4628. - 46.
Columbia-east Valley K-6 Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-8
675 Shasta View Dr.
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 221-5224
Rank: #28 - 4628. - 46.
County Community
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: K-12
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
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