Top 10 Best 95301 California Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,770 students in 95301, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 309 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 95301, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 95301, CA are Peggy Heller Elementary School, Elmer Wood Elementary School and Thomas Olaeta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95301 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95301, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95301, CA Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peggy Heller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Lake View Dr.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6517
Grades: K-8
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
Elmer Wood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1271 W. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6143
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Olaeta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2266 High St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6148
Grades: K-6
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Shaffer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1434 Ca St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6145
Grades: K-6
| 534 students
Rank: #55.
Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1761 Grove Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6112
Grades: K-6
| 553 students
Rank: #66.
Bellevue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 E. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Grades: K-6
| 680 students
Rank: #77.
Aileen Colburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Heller St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6136
Grades: K-6
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
Mitchell Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1753 Fifth St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6124
Grades: 7-8
| 739 students
Rank: #99.
Bellevue Senior Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 E. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Grades: 7-8
| 195 students
Rank: #1010.
Buhach Colony High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Buhach Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 325-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,746 students
Rank: #1111.
Atwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Fruitland Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 325-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,095 students
Rank: #1212.
Atwater Senior Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Juniper Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6515
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
661 E. Juniper Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95301 California

95301, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1434 California St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 95301, CA?
How many public schools are located in 95301?
13 public schools are located in 95301.
What percentage of students in 95301 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 95301 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95301?
95301 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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