336 Schools Honored As 2025 California Distinguished Schools

CALIFORNIA — Hundreds of elementary schools in the Golden State were recognized Tuesday as 2025 California Distinguished Schools.

A total of 336 elementary schools were selected for the program, which recognizes schools closing the achievement gap and schools demonstrating exceptional student performance.

"It is my pleasure to honor and recognize these 336 elementary schools for their efforts to provide exemplary public education to all students," State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said in a statement. "Excellent elementary schools play a critical role in the life outcomes of our young people."

Schools recognized for closing the achievement gap have demonstrated exemplary growth for student groups that have experienced persistent achievement gaps and have also demonstrated strong overall outcomes for all students, according to the California Department of Education.

Schools recognized for exceptional student performance are among the highest in overall student achievement, while also showing strong indicators of student engagement and positive school climate.

Elementary schools and middle and high schools are recognized in alternate years. Therefore, awardees hold the title for two years.

The 2025 California Distinguished Schools, along with 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, 2024 Civic Learning Award Schools, and 2025 Green Ribbon Schools Green Achievers will be recognized May 30 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim.

"This year's California Distinguished Schools celebration provides us with an opportunity to recognize the hard work of our elementary educators and school staff who help our students discover passions and experiences that will propel them," Thurmond said.

These are the schools that were recognized:

Alameda County

• Alameda Unified, Bay Farm
• Alameda Unified, Love Elementary
• Albany City Unified, Ocean View Elementary
• Berkeley Unified, John Muir Elementary
• Castro Valley Unified, Independent Elementary
• Castro Valley Unified, Palomares Elementary
• Dublin Unified, Harold William Kolb
• Fremont Unified, John G. Mattos Elementary
• Livermore Valley Joint Unified, Lawrence Elementary
• New Haven Unified, Pioneer Elementary
• Oakland Unified, Lincoln Elementary
• Oakland Unified, Crocker Highlands Elementary
• Oakland Unified, Peralta Elementary

Butte County

• Chico Unified, Nord Country

Contra Costa County

• Lafayette Elementary, Happy Valley Elementary
• Moraga Elementary, Los Perales Elementary
• West Contra Costa Unified, West County Mandarin
• Moraga Elementary, Donald L. Rheem Elementary
• San Ramon Valley Unified, John Baldwin Elementary
• San Ramon Valley Unified, Greenbrook Elementary
• San Ramon Valley Unified, Neil A. Armstrong Elementary
• San Ramon Valley Unified, Creekside Elementary

El Dorado County

• Rescue Union Elementary, Jackson Elementary

Fresno County

• Central Unified, Madison Elementary
• Clovis Unified, Copper Hills Elementary
• Clovis Unified, Woods (Harold L.) Elementary
• Fresno Unified, Mayfair Elementary
• Kerman Unified, Goldenrod Elementary
• Kings Canyon Joint Unified, Lincoln Elementary

Humboldt County

• Ferndale Unified, Ferndale Elementary

Imperial County

• Holtville Unified, Pine Elementary
• Imperial Unified, Ben Hulse Elementary

Kern County

• Norris Elementary, Norris Elementary
• Panama-Buena Vista Union, Ronald Reagan Elementary
• Richland Union Elementary, Golden Oak Elementary
• Southern Kern Unified, Westpark Elementary

Kings County

• Hanford Elementary, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
• Kings River-Hardwick Union Elementary, Kings River-Hardwick Elementary

Los Angeles County

• ABC Unified, Cerritos Elementary
• Arcadia Unified, Camino Grove Elementary
• Arcadia Unified, Longley Way Elementary
• Bonita Unified, Gladstone Elementary
• Burbank Unified, Providencia Elementary
• Claremont Unified, Chaparral Elementary
• Claremont Unified, Sumner Elementary
• Columbia Elementary, Redding School of the Arts
• Compton Unified, Tibby Elementary
• Compton Unified, Roosevelt Elementary
• Culver City Unified, Linwood E. Howe Elementary
• Culver City Unified, La Ballona Elementary
• East Whittier City Elementary, Orchard Dale Elementary
• El Monte City, Legore Elementary
• El Rancho Unified, Birney Tech Academy
• Garvey Elementary, Duff Language Magnet Academy
• Glendale Unified, Verdugo Woodlands Elementary
• Hacienda la Puente Unified, Wedgeworth Elementary
• Las Virgenes Unified, Bay Laurel Elementary
• Las Virgenes Unified, Sumac Elementary
• Las Virgenes Unified, Willow Elementary
• Lawndale Elementary, William Anderson Elementary
• Los Angeles County Office of Education, Lashon Academy
• Los Angeles County Office of Education, Aspire Antonio Maria Lugo Academy
• Los Angeles Unified, Franklin Avenue Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies
• Los Angeles Unified, Third Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Community Magnet Charter Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Warner Avenue Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Open Charter Magnet
• Los Angeles Unified, Castle Heights Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
• Los Angeles Unified, Colfax Charter Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Porter Ranch Community
• Los Angeles Unified, Carpenter Community Charter
• Los Angeles Unified, Kentwood Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, ICEF Vista Elementary Academy
• Los Angeles Unified, Multnomah Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Sierra Vista Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, San Jose Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, ISANA Palmati Academy
• Los Angeles Unified, Stagg Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Allesandro Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Panorama City Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Newcastle Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Jaime Escalante Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Hoover Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
• Los Angeles Unified, Gates Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Annalee Avenue Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, City Terrace Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Dorris Place Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, PUC Community Charter Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Brockton Avenue Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Brooklyn Avenue
• Los Angeles Unified, Figueroa Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, One Hundred Twenty-Second Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, ISANA Cardinal Academy
• Los Angeles Unified, N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts
• Los Angeles Unified, Aragon Avenue Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, ISANA Octavia Academy
• Los Angeles Unified, Magnolia Science Academy 7
• Los Angeles Unified, Gledhill Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Alexandria Avenue Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Chase Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Coldwater Canyon Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Malabar Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Nevin Avenue Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Tulsa Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Bonita Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Hubbard Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Rosemont Avenue Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Reseda Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Soto Street Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Danube Avenue Elementary
• Los Angeles Unified, Westside Global Awareness Magnet
• Los Angeles Unified, Seventh Street Elementary Arts Integration Magnet
• Los Angeles Unified, Vermont Avenue Elementary
• Manhattan Beach Unified, Pacific Elementary
• Newhall, Old Orchard Elementary
• Newhall, Meadows Elementary
• Newhall, Pico Canyon Elementary
• Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary
• Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, Silver Spur Elementary
• Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified, Montemalaga Elementary
• Paramount Unified, Howard Tanner
• Pasadena Unified, Field (Eugene) Elementary
• Pasadena Unified, Sierra Madre Elementary
• Pasadena Unified, Altadena Elementary
• Pomona Unified, Pantera Elementary
• Pomona Unified, Golden Springs Elementary
• Redondo Beach Unified, Birney Elementary
• Redondo Beach Unified, Jefferson Elementary
• Redondo Beach Unified, Lincoln Elementary
• Rosemead Elementary, Emma W. Shuey Elementary
• San Gabriel Unified, Wilson Elementary
• San Marino Unified, Valentine Elementary
• Santa Monica-Malibu Unified, Edison Elementary
• Saugus Union, Cedarcreek Elementary
• Saugus Union, Rosedell Elementary
• Saugus Union, Plum Canyon Elementary
• Saugus Union, Mountainview Elementary
• Saugus Union, West Creek Academy
• Saugus Union, North Park Elementary
• South Pasadena Unified, Marengo Elementary
• South Pasadena Unified, Monterey Hills Elementary
• Sulphur Springs Union, Leona H. Cox Community Elementary
• Torrance Unified, Yukon Elementary
• Torrance Unified, John Adams Elementary
• Torrance Unified, Towers Elementary
• Torrance Unified, Arlington Elementary
• Walnut Valley Unified, Walnut Elementary
• West Covina Unified, Merced Elementary
• West Covina Unified, San Jose Charter Academy
• West Covina Unified, Orangewood Elementary
• Wright Elementary, Robert L. Stevens Elementary
• Long Beach Unified, Henry
• Long Beach Unified, Fremont Elementary

Marin County

• Novato Unified, Pleasant Valley Elementary
• Novato Unified, San Ramon Elementary
• Novato Unified, Loma Verde Elementary
• Ross Valley Elementary, Brookside Elementary
• Ross Valley Elementary, Hidden Valley Elementary

Merced County

• Los Banos Unified, Grasslands Elementary
• Weaver Union, Pioneer Elementary

Monterey County

• Soledad Unified, Rose Ferrero Elementary
• Soledad Unified, Gabilan Elementary
• Soledad Unified, Jack Franscioni Elementary
• Spreckels Union Elementary, Spreckels Elementary
• Washington Union Elementary, Washington Elementary

Napa County

• Napa Valley Unified, Donaldson Way Elementary

Orange County

• Anaheim Elementary, Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary
• Brea-Olinda Unified, Olinda Elementary
• Capistrano Unified, Oso Grande Elementary
• Capistrano Unified, Philip J. Reilly Elementary
• Capistrano Unified, Truman Benedict Elementary
• Fullerton Elementary, Beechwood Elementary
• Fullerton Elementary, Robert C. Fisler Elementary
• Garden Grove Unified, Excelsior Elementary
• Garden Grove Unified, Loyal Barker Elementary
• Garden Grove Unified, A. G. Cook Elementary
• Garden Grove Unified, Patton Elementary
• Garden Grove Unified, Susan B. Anthony Elementary
• Garden Grove Unified, Merton E. Hill Elementary
• Garden Grove Unified, Brookhurst Elementary
• Garden Grove Unified, Louis G. Zeyen Elementary
• Garden Grove Unified, Ocia A. Peters Elementary
• Garden Grove Unified, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
• Huntington Beach City Elementary, Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
• Irvine Unified, Plaza Vista
• Irvine Unified, Bonita Canyon Elementary
• Irvine Unified, Eastshore Elementary
• Irvine Unified, Portola Springs Elementary
• La Habra City Elementary, Arbolita Elementary
• Los Alamitos Unified, Rossmoor Elementary
• Los Altos Elementary, Covington Elementary
• Newport-Mesa Unified, Heinz Kaiser Elementary
• Newport-Mesa Unified, Adams Elementary
• Orange County Department of Education, Irvine International Academy
• Orange County Department of Education, Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
• Orange Unified, Nohl Canyon Elementary
• Orange Unified, Taft Elementary
• Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, Golden Elementary
• Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, Sierra Vista Elementary
• Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, Lakeview Elementary
• Saddleback Valley Unified, De Portola Elementary
• Saddleback Valley Unified, Robinson Elementary
• Saddleback Valley Unified, Rancho Canada Elementary
• Saddleback Valley Unified, Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary
• Santa Ana Unified, Fremont Elementary
• Tustin Unified, Arroyo Elementary
• Tustin Unified, Tustin Ranch Elementary
• Tustin Unified, Ladera Elementary
• Tustin Unified, Red Hill Elementary
• Tustin Unified, Orchard Hills
• Tustin Unified, Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary

Placer County

• Eureka Union, Maidu Elementary
• Loomis Union Elementary, H. Clarke Powers Elementary
• Loomis Union Elementary, Penryn Elementary
• Rocklin Unified, Maria Montessori Charter Academy
• Rocklin Unified, Ruhkala Elementary
• Western Placer Unified, First Street Elementary
• Roseville City Elementary, William Kaseberg Elementary

Riverside County

• Beaumont Unified, Starlight Elementary
• Beaumont Unified, Palm Innovation Academy
• Corona-Norco Unified, Temescal Valley Elementary
• Corona-Norco Unified, Benjamin Franklin Elementary
• Corona-Norco Unified, Prado View Elementary
• Covina-Valley Unified, Manzanita Elementary
• Desert Sands Unified, Gerald R. Ford Elementary
• Menifee Union, Taawila Elementary
• Moreno Valley Unified, North Ridge Elementary
• Murrieta Valley Unified, Monte Vista Elementary
• Riverside Unified, Magnolia Elementary

Sacramento County

• Elk Grove Unified, Carroll Elementary
• Elk Grove Unified, Robert J. Fite Elementary
• Folsom-Cordova Unified, Riverview STEM Elementary
• Folsom-Cordova Unified, Mangini Ranch Elementary
• Folsom-Cordova Unified, Russell Ranch Elementary
• Natomas Unified, Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary
• River Delta Joint Unified, Isleton Elementary
• Sacramento City Unified, Leonardo Da Vinci

San Bernardino County

• Alta Loma Elementary, Jasper Elementary
• Alta Loma Elementary, Victoria Groves Elementary
• Chino Valley Unified, Country Springs Elementary
• Chino Valley Unified, Butterfield Ranch Elementary
• Chino Valley Unified, Eagle Canyon Elementary
• Chino Valley Unified, Lyle S. Briggs Fundamental
• Chula Vista Elementary, Sunnyside Elementary
• Etiwanda Elementary, David W. Long Elementary
• Fontana Unified, Beech Avenue Elementary
• Fontana Unified, Shadow Hills Elementary
• Fontana Unified, Date Elementary
• Hesperia Unified, LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy
• Morongo Unified, Friendly Hills Elementary
• Ontario-Montclair, Buena Vista Arts-Integrated
• Redlands Unified, Kimberly Elementary
• Redlands Unified, Highland Grove Elementary
• Rialto Unified, Samuel W. Simpson Elementary
• San Bernardino City Unified, Ramona-Alessandro Elementary
• San Bernardino City Unified, Palm Avenue Elementary
• Snowline Joint Unified, Heritage
• Victor Elementary, Sixth Street Prep
• Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified, Wildwood Elementary

San Diego County

• Dehesa Elementary, The Heights Charter
• Escondido Union, Heritage K-8 Charter
• Fallbrook Union Elementary, La Paloma Elementary
• Fallbrook Union Elementary, Live Oak Elementary
• Lakeside Union Elementary, Riverview Elementary
• San Diego County Office of Education, Dual Language Immersion North County
• San Diego County Office of Education, JCS - Manzanita
• San Diego Unified, Jonas Salk Elementary
• San Diego Unified, Benchley/Weinberger Elementary
• San Diego Unified, Doyle Elementary
• Solana Beach Elementary, Carmel Creek Elementary
• Solana Beach Elementary, Solana Pacific Elementary

San Francisco County

• San Francisco Unified, Key (Francis Scott) Elementary
• San Francisco Unified, Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila
• San Francisco Unified, Sunset Elementary
• San Francisco Unified, Chin (John Yehall) Elementary

San Joaquin County

• Lammersville Joint Unified, Bethany Elementary
• Lammersville Joint Unified, Julius Cordes Elementary
• Lammersville Joint Unified, Hansen Elementary
• Lodi Unified, Vinewood Elementary
• Ripon Unified, Weston Elementary

San Luis Obispo County

• San Luis Coastal Unified, Pacheco Elementary
• San Luis Coastal Unified, Monarch Grove Elementary

San Mateo County

• Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary, Central Elementary
• Brisbane Elementary, Brisbane Elementary
• Burlingame Elementary, Hoover Elementary
• Burlingame Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary
• Hillsborough City Elementary, North Hillsborough
• Hillsborough City Elementary, West Hillsborough
• Hillsborough City Elementary, South Hillsborough
• Jefferson Elementary, Monticello Elementary
• Millbrae Elementary, Meadows Elementary
• San Carlos Elementary, Brittan Acres Elementary
• San Carlos Elementary, Mariposa
• Redwood City Elementary, North Star Academy

Santa Barbara County

• Carpinteria Unified, Aliso Elementary
• Santa Barbara Unified, Peabody Charter
• Santa Barbara Unified, Adelante Charter
• Santa Barbara Unified, Washington Elementary

Santa Clara County

• Campbell Union, Capri Elementary
• Campbell Union, Forest Hill Elementary
• Cupertino Union, Murdock-Portal Elementary
• Cupertino Union, Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
• Los Gatos Union Elementary, Daves Avenue Elementary
• Los Gatos Union Elementary, Lexington Elementary
• San Jose Unified, Los Alamitos Elementary
• Santa Clara County Office of Education, Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
• Santa Clara Elementary, Santa Clara Elementary
• Santa Clara Unified, Washington Open Elementary
• Sunnyvale, Cherry Chase Elementary

Santa Cruz County

• Santa Cruz City Elementary, De Laveaga Elementary

Shasta County

• Enterprise Elementary, Boulder Creek Elementary
• Enterprise Elementary, Lassen View Elementary

Sonoma County

• Roseland, Roseland Elementary
• West Side Union Elementary, West Side Elementary
• Whittier City, Mill School and Technology Academy

Stanislaus County

• Hickman Community Charter, Hickman Elementary
• Modesto City Elementary, Sonoma Elementary
• Oakdale Joint Unified, Fair Oaks Elementary

Sutter County

• Franklin Elementary, Franklin Elementary
• Live Oak Unified, Encinal Elementary
• Yuba City Unified, Twin Rivers Charter

Tulare County

• Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified, Golden Valley Elementary
• Dinuba Unified, Roosevelt Elementary
• Exeter Unified, Rocky Hill Elementary
• Hope Elementary, Vieja Valley Elementary
• Three Rivers Union Elementary, Three Rivers Elementary
• Visalia Unified, Mountain View Elementary

Ventura County

• Conejo Valley Unified, Wildwood Elementary
• Conejo Valley Unified, Banyan Elementary
• Simi Valley Unified, White Oak Elementary
• Simi Valley Unified, Madera Elementary
• Simi Valley Unified, Garden Grove Elementary

Yolo County

• Davis Joint Unified, Robert E. Willett Elementary