Education Insider Magazine proudly presents Top 10 School Principals in California 2026, recognizing leaders who support executive priorities through strategic coordination and organizational insight. These professionals help align institutional initiatives with leadership objectives while ensuring effective communication across complex education environments. Their leadership helps organizations improve operational focus and respond to evolving institutional needs, enabling education leaders to advance meaningful priorities while supporting long-term organizational success.
Top 10 School Principals in California - 2026
Erin Shiroma View Profile
Superintendent-Principal, San Jose Charter Academy
Erin Shiroma is an experienced education leader with nearly three decades of experience in K–8 education. As Superintendent-Principal of San Jose Charter Academy (SJCA), she leads academic, operational and community priorities as a single-school district leader. Her work reflects a long-standing commitment to student growth, educator development and community-centered learning.
Craig Weinreich View Profile
Principal, Sunny Hills High School
Craig Weinreich is the principal of Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, California. For nearly three decades, he has taken up roles across the education field, including working as a teacher, coach, and administrator before serving as principal. He is dedicated to ensuring student success, collaboration, academic excellence, and a strong school culture.
