2024 Best Elementary Education Schools in California
13
Colleges in California
780
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Elementary Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #17 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for elementary education students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 780 degrees in elementary education to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Elementary Education School
The elementary teaching program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Elementary Education rankings. For our Best Overall Elementary Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Elementary Education Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Elementary Education Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Elementary Education in California
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the elementary teaching degree levels they offer.
10 Top California Schools in Elementary Teaching
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In CA
57
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Santa Clara University if you wish to pursue a degree in elementary education. Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #50 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SCU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 57 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at SCU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Santa Clara University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
14th
Most Popular In CA
It's difficult to beat Stanford University if you wish to pursue a degree in elementary education. Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Stanford. A Best Colleges rank of #3 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Stanford is a great university overall.
There were approximately 16 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Stanford in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Stanford University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CA
124
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in elementary education needs to check out Saint Mary's College of California. SMC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Moraga. A Best Colleges rank of #188 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SMC is a great college overall.
There were about 124 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Saint Mary’s College of California
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CA
50
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Fresno Pacific University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in elementary education. Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 59th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were roughly 50 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Fresno Pacific in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Fresno Pacific University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
191
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Brandman is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Irvine. This university ranks 51st out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 191 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Brandman in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Brandman University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In CA
38
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #196 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means National University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 38 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from National University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In CA
50
Elementary Teaching Degrees Awarded
PLNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Diego. This university ranks 69th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 50 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at PLNU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Point Loma Nazarene University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In CA
Loyola Marymount is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #135 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Loyola Marymount is a great university overall.
There were roughly 29 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Loyola Marymount in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In CA
Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Stockton. This university ranks 40th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 20 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Pacific in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from University of the Pacific
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
16th
Most Popular In CA
USFCA is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Francisco. A Best Colleges rank of #164 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USFCA is a great university overall.
There were roughly 8 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at USFCA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from University of San Francisco
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