For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,664 students in Greenfield, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Greenfield, CA are Greenfield High School, Vista Verde Middle School and Cesar Chavez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenfield, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Greenfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greenfield, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 South El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2751
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2751
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #22.
Vista Verde Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1199 Elm Ave.
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-1420
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-1420
Grades: 7-8
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 Apple Ave.
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2412
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2412
Grades: K-6
| 653 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1239 Oak Ave.
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-5916
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-5916
Grades: K-6
| 686 students
Rank: #55.
Mary Chapa Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
490 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-5586
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-5586
Grades: K-6
| 672 students
Rank: #66.
Arroyo Seco Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1226 Apple Ave.
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-6080
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-6080
Grades: K-6
| 630 students
Greenfield, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
490 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-5586
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-5586
Grades: 3-6
| 453 students
Greenfield Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
493 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2840
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-2840
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
215 South El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-3275
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-3275
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Ventana High (Continuation School) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2015 El Camino Real
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-3275
Greenfield, CA 93927
(831) 674-3275
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greenfield, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Greenfield, CA include Greenfield High School, Vista Verde Middle School and Cesar Chavez Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Greenfield?
6 public schools are located in Greenfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenfield?
Greenfield public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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