Public schools in Waterford, CA
8 open public schools with an address in Waterford, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,696
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Waterford public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Waterford, CA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,696 students, an average of 337 per school. The largest campus is Connecting Waters Charter (776 students), and the largest elementary school is Richard M. Moon Primary (510).
Waterford Unified operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Waterford campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 75% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Waterford
Elementary schools in Waterford
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard M. Moon Primary Waterford Unified | KG–03 | 510 | 23.2:1 | |
| Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy Roberts Ferry Union Elementary · Charter | KG–08 | 169 | 21.2:1 | |
| Roberts Ferry Union Elementary Roberts Ferry Union Elementary | KG–08 | 30 | 30:1 |
Middle schools in Waterford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucille Whitehead Intermediate Waterford Unified | 04–06 | 355 | 25.5:1 | |
| Waterford Junior Waterford Unified | 07–08 | 260 | 17.8:1 |
High schools in Waterford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentinel High Waterford Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 14 | 5.5:1 | |
| Waterford High Waterford Unified | 09–12 | 582 | 19.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Waterford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecting Waters Charter Connecting Waters Charter District · Charter | KG–12 | 776 | 18.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.4%
- Hispanic57.4%
- Black1.3%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Waterford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,696 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Waterford
How many public schools are in Waterford, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Waterford: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,696 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Waterford?
Schools with an address in Waterford belong to 3 education agencies, led by Waterford Unified (5 schools), Roberts Ferry Union Elementary (2 schools), Connecting Waters Charter District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Waterford?
Waterford High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Waterford, with 582 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Waterford?
Yes. 2 of the 8 public schools in Waterford are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Connecting Waters Charter, Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Waterford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Waterford public schools is 20.2:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Waterford guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities