For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,906 students in Waterford, CA (there are , serving 28 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Waterford, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Waterford, CA are Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy and Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Waterford, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
703 C St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| 167 students
Rank: #33.
Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Waterford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 South Reinway
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9060
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #55.
Waterford Junior
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12916 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Grades: 7-8
| 262 students
Rank: #66.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 West Briggsmore Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 708 students
Rank: #77.
Connecting Waters Charter
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12420 Bentley St.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1119
Grades: K-12
| 768 students
Rank: #88.
Sentinel High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 South Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-9017
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #99.
Richard M. Moon Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 North Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 847-2371
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 847-2371
Grades: K-3
| 506 students
Rank: #1010.
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
119 North Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1080
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-1080
Grades: 4-6
| 351 students
Waterford, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Roberts Ferry Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2331
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Waterford Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
12916 Bentley St
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Waterford, CA 95386
(209) 874-2382
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Waterford, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Waterford, CA include Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy and Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Waterford?
10 public schools are located in Waterford.
What percentage of students in Waterford go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Waterford are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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