NCLEX Pass Rates — California Nursing Schools (2026)

California nursing schools with published first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates (2026): 13 in our verified dataset (state average 91.2% vs national 87.5%). 8 schools exceed 90%. 1 directory program list a program-level NCLEX figure for California. Rates trace to state board publications; cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed.

91.2%

California State Average

Schools Above 90%

Key takeaways

National first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate reference: 87.5% (NCSBN).
California institutional average in our dataset: 91.2% (2026).
8 California schools with latest-year pass rates at or above 90%.
Small cohorts (fewer than 10 first-time candidates) are marked display-ineligible and not shown as headline rates.
1 accredited programs in our directory publish a program-level NCLEX outcome for California students.

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Nursing programs with NCLEX outcomes (California)

Programs that serve California (including online options enrolling residents) with a program-level NCLEX pass rate on record. Includes all RN pathway types in our directory. Sorted by reported rate.

Program	School	Degree	Format	NCLEX (reported)
BSN (Pre-Licensure)	Unitek College	BSN	On Campus	83.6%	Details

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What is the average NCLEX pass rate for California nursing schools?

The average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for schools in California is 91.2%, compared to the national average of 87.5%. Schools in California are regulated by the state board of nursing, which publishes pass rates annually.

How do I find nursing schools with high NCLEX pass rates in California?

Use the program table for nursing programs in California where we publish a program-level NCLEX figure, then compare those rates against the state and national averages. Small programs can show 100% pass rates with only a handful of test-takers, which is less statistically reliable.

Which programs are included in the NCLEX outcomes table for California?

The table includes programs in our directory that serve California and have a published NCLEX pass rate on record. It can include multiple RN pathway types (for example ADN and BSN tracks), not just accelerated BSN programs.

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