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 64-72 of 115 schools
#64 in CA
#650 nationally
#650
Partial Data Paul Mitchell the School-Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 57.5
57.5 / 100
Trade Productivity 68%
39.4% productivity Retention 17%
67% retained Enrollment 170
Programs 1 fields
#65 in CA
#652 nationally
#652
Partial Data Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville
Vacaville, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 57.2
57.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 44%
26.5% productivity Retention 47%
82% retained Enrollment 260
Programs 1 fields
#66 in CA
#663 nationally
#663
Partial Data Elite Cosmetology School
PALM DESERT, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.4
56.4 / 100
Trade Productivity 42%
25.2% productivity Retention 86%
100% retained Enrollment 115
Programs 1 fields
#67 in CA
#672 nationally
#672
Partial Data North Adrian's College of Beauty Inc
Modesto, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.2
56.2 / 100
Trade Productivity 40%
23.7% productivity Retention 62%
87% retained Enrollment 207
Programs 1 fields
#68 in CA
#673 nationally
#673
Partial Data Princess Institute of Beauty
Reedley, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.1
56.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 93%
72.4% productivity Retention 31%
75% retained Enrollment 29
Programs 1 fields
#69 in CA
#675 nationally
#675
Partial Data Coastline Beauty College
Fountain Valley, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.1
56.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 33%
20.2% productivity Retention 79%
94% retained Enrollment 203
Programs 2 fields
#70 in CA
#676 nationally
#676
Partial Data Lawrence & Company College of Cosmetology
Selma, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.1
56.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 90%
61.9% productivity Retention 51%
83% retained Enrollment 21
Programs 1 fields
#71 in CA
#677 nationally
#677
Partial Data Lawrence & Company College of Cosmetology
Selma, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 56.1
56.1 / 100
Trade Productivity 90%
61.9% productivity Retention 51%
83% retained Enrollment 21
Programs 1 fields
#72 in CA
#685 nationally
#685
Partial Data Bellus Academy-Poway
Poway, CA
Private For-Profit
Overall Score 55.6
55.6 / 100
Trade Productivity 31%
18.8% productivity Retention 63%
88% retained Enrollment 324
Programs 1 fields