Best California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 715 students in California, MD (there are 3 private schools, serving 385 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in California, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).

The top-ranked public school in California, MD is Evergreen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

California, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in California have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Maryland public schools.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).