Top CNA Programs in California
Nursing assistant training prepares for a state nurse aide competency exam. It is not licensed nurse education.
37 schools in California reported CNA-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified CNA program profile. CNA Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / ACEN directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (37)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health | Los Angeles, CA | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Los Angeles Mission College | Sylmar, CA | Public | CNA | — |
| Merced College | Merced, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Modesto Junior College | Modesto, CA | Public | CNA, ADN | — |
| Mt. Diablo Adult Education-Mt. Diablo USD | Concord, CA | Public | CNA | — |
| National Career College | Panorama City, CA | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Palo Verde College | Blythe, CA | Public | CNA | — |
| Platt College-Anaheim | Anaheim, CA | Private for-profit | CNA | — |
| Platt College-Los Angeles | Alhambra, CA | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Poway Adult School | Poway, CA | Public | CNA | — |
| Reedley College | Reedley, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Riverside City College | Riverside, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, LPN-RN | ACEN |
| Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education | Riverside, CA | Public | CNA | — |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa, CA | Public | CNA, ADN | — |
| Shasta College | Redding, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Southwestern College | Chula Vista, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Summit College | San Bernardino, CA | Private for-profit | CNA | — |