Dear Cold Spring Families,
We have another exciting achievement to celebrate! Cold Spring Elementary School has climbed from #14 to #2 overall in California in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Elementary Schools rankings, making us the highest-ranked non-charter public elementary school in the state!
You may notice that the test scores on the U.S. News website differ from those we recently shared. The ranking I shared a few days ago reflects our most recent student achievement from the 2025–26 school year, while the U.S. News ranking uses earlier data from 2024–25. Each ranking also uses its own criteria, so they provide different snapshots of our school’s success. With our latest results even stronger, we have much to look forward to when those achievements are reflected in future rankings!
Most of all, this is a celebration of the people who make Cold Spring extraordinary: our exceptional teachers and staff, our hardworking students, and our supportive families. Behind every ranking are the daily efforts, caring relationships, and shared commitment that help our children thrive.
I could not be prouder of our Cold Spring community. Thank you for your partnership and for making our neighborhood school such a remarkable place to learn and grow.
With gratitude and pride,
Dr. Alzina
