2026 Rankings
Best Trade Schools in California
Data-driven rankings of 321 trade colleges in California based on graduation rates, student outcomes, and affordability. No paid placements.
Showing 1–25 of 321 schools
San Bernardino, CA · Private Trade School
Garden Grove, CA · Private Trade School
El Monte, CA · Private Trade School
Anaheim, CA · Private Trade School
Clovis, CA · Public Institution
North Hollywood, CA · Private Trade School
Pomona, CA · Public Institution
El Cajon, CA · Private Trade School
Ventura, CA · Public Institution
Santa Ana, CA · Private Trade School
San Diego, CA · Private Trade School
Rancho Mirage, CA · Private Trade School
Ontario, CA · Private Trade School
Tarzana, CA · Private Trade School
Los Angeles, CA · Public Institution
Lancaster, CA · Private Trade School
Downey, CA · Public Institution
San Jose, CA · Private Trade School
La Puente, CA · Public Institution
Carson, CA · Private Trade School
Modesto, CA · Private Trade School
Chula Vista, CA · Private Trade School
La Mesa, CA · Private Trade School
Chico, CA · Public Institution
Concord, CA · Public Institution
Our rankings evaluate trade and vocational colleges using six weighted metrics derived from federal IPEDS data: graduation rate, student-faculty ratio, program breadth, institutional scale, financial accessibility, and affordability. Schools must meet minimum eligibility requirements to be ranked.
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