2026 Cosmetology Rankings · CA
Best Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in California
115 ranked trade colleges for Cosmetology/Cosmetologist in California out of 1,295 nationally
115
Schools in CA
23
Full Data Rankings
92
Partial Data Rankings
1,295
Ranked Nationally
Top Cosmetology/Cosmetologist Schools in California
Showing 37-45 of 115 schools
#37 in CA
#370 nationally
#370
Partial Data Professional Institute of Beauty
El Monte, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 74.4
74.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 87%
58.1% productivity Retention 56%
85% retained Enrollment 93
Programs 1 fields
#38 in CA
#379 nationally
#379
Partial Data Salon Success Academy-Fontana
Fontana, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 73.6
73.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 94%
75.9% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 29
Programs 1 fields
#39 in CA
#383 nationally
#383
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-East Bay
Pleasant Hill, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 73
73 / 100
Trade Productivity 82%
51.1% productivity Retention 42%
80% retained Enrollment 184
Programs 1 fields
#40 in CA
#394 nationally
#394
Partial Data Palomar Institute of Cosmetology
San Marcos, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 72.4
72.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 55%
32.1% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 193
Programs 1 fields
#41 in CA
#405 nationally
#405
Partial Data The Salon Professional Academy-San Jose
San Jose, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 71.6
71.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 56%
32.6% productivity Retention 81%
95% retained Enrollment 196
Programs 1 fields
#42 in CA
#409 nationally
#409
Partial Data Estes Institute of Cosmetology Arts and Science
Visalia, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 71.5
71.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 91%
65.8% productivity Retention 74%
92% retained Enrollment 41
Programs 1 fields
#43 in CA
#410 nationally
#410
Partial Data Lytles Redwood Empire Beauty College
Santa Rosa, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 71.4
71.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 90%
62.8% productivity Retention 42%
80% retained Enrollment 86
Programs 1 fields
#44 in CA
#417 nationally
#417
Partial Data California Hair Design Academy
La Mesa, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 70.9
70.9 / 100
Trade Productivity 82%
51.0% productivity Retention 55%
84% retained Enrollment 98
Programs 1 fields
#45 in CA
#423 nationally
#423
Partial Data Salon Success Academy-Corona
Corona, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 70.3
70.3 / 100
Trade Productivity 52%
30.6% productivity Retention 85%
97% retained Enrollment 196
Programs 1 fields