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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape College of Business and Science | Fresno, CA | Private nonprofit | CNA | — |
| Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN | — |
| American River College | Sacramento, CA | Public | CNA, ADN | — |
| Angeles College | Los Angeles, CA | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN, BSN | — |
| Angeles Institute | Artesia, CA | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Butte College | Oroville, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| California Nurses Educational Institute | Rancho Mirage, CA | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Central Coast College | Salinas, CA | Private for-profit | CNA | — |
| Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Charles A Jones Career and Education Center | Sacramento, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| City College of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Clovis Adult Education | Clovis, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita, CA | Public | CNA, ADN | — |
| College of the Sequoias | Visalia, CA | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Downey Adult School | Downey, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Escondido Adult School | Escondido, CA | Public | CNA | — |
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | La Puente, CA | Public | CNA | — |
| Healthcare Career College | Paramount, CA | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| High Desert Medical College | Lancaster, CA | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Institute of Technology | Clovis, CA | Private for-profit | CNA | — |