Best Schools in California, PA
California, PA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,910 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in California underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in California, PA
The top high schools in California, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frazier Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frazier Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
2. California Area Shs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
California Area Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
Best Middle Schools in California, PA
The top middle schools in California, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. California Area Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
California Area Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 138 Students
2. Frazier Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frazier Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
Best Elementary Schools in California, PA
The top elementary schools in California, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frazier El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frazier Sd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 473 Students
2. California Area El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
California Area Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 490 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in California, PA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
California, PA has a total population of 4,642 with 65% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in California, PA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood California, PA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in California, PA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for California, PA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit California, PA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in California, PA
How many schools are in California, PA?
California, PA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,910 students in total.
How do schools in California perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in California score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in California underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in California?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 50%
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