Top LPN/LVN Programs in California
Practical and vocational nursing programs, usually a certificate or diploma, leading to the NCLEX-PN.
83 schools in California reported LPN/LVN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified LPN/LVN program profile; 1 program has a verified profile. LPN / LVN Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (83)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CES College | Burbank, CA | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Charles A Jones Career and Education Center | Sacramento, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Citrus College | Glendora, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| 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 Desert | Palm Desert, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| College of the Redwoods | Eureka, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| College of the Siskiyous | Weed, CA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Contra Costa Medical Career College | Antioch, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Copper Mountain Community College | Joshua Tree, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Cuesta College | San Luis Obispo, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Downey Adult School | Downey, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Feather River Community College District | Quincy, CA | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Gavilan College | Gilroy, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Glendale Career College | Glendale, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | CCNE |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | San Jose, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | — |
| Hartnell College | Salinas, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Healthcare Career College | Paramount, CA | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| High Desert Medical College | Lancaster, CA | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |