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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific College | Costa Mesa, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE |
| Pasadena City College | Pasadena, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN | — |
| Platt College-Los Angeles | Alhambra, CA | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Platt College-Riverside | Riverside, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Reedley College | Reedley, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Riverside City College | Riverside, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, LPN-RN | ACEN |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage | Rancho Mirage, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | Visalia, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Shasta College | Redding, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Smith Chason College | Los Angeles, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Southwestern College | Chula Vista, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Sri Sai Krish Institute | Orange, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Stanbridge University | Irvine, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| The Nurse Academy | National City, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Unitek College | Fremont, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, BSN | — |