For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,029 students in Waterford, CA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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 elementary schools in Waterford, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Waterford, CA include Connecting Waters Charter - East Bay, Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy and Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Waterford?
7 public elementary schools are located in Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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