by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Elementary Education Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 742 degrees in elementary education to qualified students.
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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.
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. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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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.
It is hard to beat Azusa Pacific University if you wish to pursue a degree in elementary education. Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Azusa. A Best Colleges rank of #143 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Azusa Pacific is a great university overall.More information about a degree in elementary education from Azusa Pacific University
It's difficult to beat University of La Verne if you wish to pursue a degree in elementary education. Located in the large suburb of La Verne, ULV is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 78th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 79 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at ULV in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from University of La Verne
National University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in elementary education. Located in the large city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #249 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means National University is a great university overall.
There were about 34 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from National University
Brandman University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in elementary education. Brandman is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of Irvine. A Best Colleges rank of #409 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Brandman is a great university overall.
There were about 148 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Brandman in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Brandman University
Chapman is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Orange. A Best Colleges rank of #172 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Chapman is a great university overall.
There were about 18 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Chapman in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Chapman University
PLNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego. This university ranks 58th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were about 59 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
Located in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 86th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 36 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at Biola in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in elementary education from Biola University
William Jessup University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Rocklin. This university ranks 135th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.
There were approximately 36 elementary education students who graduated with this degree at William Jessup University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in elementary education from William Jessup UniversityExplore all the Best Elementary Education Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 831 | 1,017 |
| Oregon | 587 | 276 |
| Nevada | 354 | 340 |
| Hawaii | 267 | 173 |
| Alaska | 167 | 61 |
Elementary Education is one of 13 different types of Teacher Education Grade Specific programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 4,861 |
| Teacher Development & Methodology | 893 |
| Teacher Education | 775 |
| Secondary Education | 634 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
