For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,949 students in Bishop, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 63 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Bishop, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Bishop, CA are Round Valley Elementary School, Jill Kinmont Boothe and Bishop Union High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bishop, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Bishop have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bishop, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Round Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N. Round Valley Rd.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 387-2525
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 387-2525
Grades: K-5
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Jill Kinmont Boothe
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
166 Grandview Dr.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #33.
Bishop Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N. Fowler St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #44.
Bishop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 W. Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Grades: K-5
| 859 students
Rank: #55.
Home Street Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
166 Grandview Dr.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
656 W. Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Bishop, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 North Fowler St
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Grades: 9-12
| 646 students
Bishop Independent Study High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4090 West Line St
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 938-2001
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 938-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Cds Bishop Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
800 W. Elm St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Grades: K-5
| 1 students
Cds Bishop High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 N. Fowler
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Cds Home Street (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Grades: 5-8
| 12 students
800 W. Elm St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Grades: K-2
| 437 students
Golden State Virtual Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
800 West Elm St
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Inyo County Rop Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Vocational School
166 Grandview Dr.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Phoenix Community (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
160 Grandview Ln.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bishop, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Bishop, CA include Round Valley Elementary School, Jill Kinmont Boothe and Bishop Union High School.
How many public schools are located in Bishop?
7 public schools are located in Bishop.
What percentage of students in Bishop go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Bishop are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bishop?
Bishop public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bishop are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bishop include: Bishop Elementary School vs. Round Valley Elementary School
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