Top 5 Schools in This State
These are some of the top-rated public schools in California based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
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Find out more</a>. </p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: California Department of Education, 2021</p></div><div><h4>ACT college readiness rate</h4><p>The ACT college readiness rate reflects the minimum score needed on an ACT subject-area test to indicate about a 75 percent chance of obtaining a “C” or higher in the corresponding credit-bearing college course. The benchmarks are set based on national-level data.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: California Department of Education, 2019</p></div><div><h4>Average ACT score</h4><p>The ACT is a college admissions test with a total of 36 possible points. This score reflects the average ACT score for students at high schools in this district.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: California Department of Education, 2019</p></div></div><div class="sourcing"><div><h4>Graduates pursuing college or vocational program</h4><p>This reflects the percentage of graduates from this school who enrolled in any institution of higher learning within 12 months of graduation.</p><p><span class="emphasis">Source</span>: California Department of Education, 2019</p></div></div>" href="javascript:void(0)"> Sources
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April 05, 2023
Great teachers, after school program and performance arts.
Review for Delaine Eastin Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 05, 2023
I had a fantastic experience with Buena Park Montessori! The teachers and staff were incredibly caring, attentive, and dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for the children. The Montessori... More
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April 04, 2023
This school is great but they don’t allow phones that that makes kids who are introverts have a worse day and they keep on saying how we are the best school and that we are the best and we are better... More
Review for Dorothy McElhinney Middle School