Waterford’s public schools outscore 55% of California districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Waterford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In Waterford, 98% of each class finishes high school in four years, above the California average (86%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Waterford’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 515 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Waterford’s, its schools beat 64%, higher than their 55% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California (the state reports Waterford’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $21,737 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 7 the district’s path is Waterford Junior, then Waterford High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Connecting Waters Charter and Trinity Knox Classical Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Waterford’s grade
B: better than 55% of California school districts, #425 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Waterford, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Waterford
Richard M. Moon Primary
Grades K–3 · 510 students · 23:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Waterford
Richard M. Moon Primary
Grades K–3 · 510 students · 23:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Waterford
Richard M. Moon Primary
Grades K–3 · 510 students · 23:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Waterford
Richard M. Moon Primary
Grades K–3 · 510 students · 23:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Waterford
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
Grades 4–6 · 355 students · 26:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Waterford
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
Grades 4–6 · 355 students · 26:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Waterford
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
Grades 4–6 · 355 students · 26:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Waterford
Waterford Junior
Grades 7–8 · 260 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Waterford
Waterford Junior
Grades 7–8 · 260 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Waterford
Waterford High
Grades 9–12 · 582 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Waterford
Waterford High
Grades 9–12 · 582 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Waterford
Waterford High
Grades 9–12 · 582 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Waterford
Waterford High
Grades 9–12 · 582 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Waterford’s public schools are run by Waterford Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Waterford vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Waterford’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Waterford | B | Waterford Unified |
Every school in Waterford
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Sentinel High).
Questions about Waterford’s schools
Are Waterford’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Waterford children attend outscore 55% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #425 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 64%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Waterford in?
Waterford Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,721 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Waterford kids go to high school?
Waterford High, with 582 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Waterford’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Waterford Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Waterford spend per student?
$21,737 in Waterford Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Waterford?
Yes: Trinity Knox Classical Academy (religious, grades K–11, 125 students). Waterford also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Waterford families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Waterford → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.