For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,417 students in Hughson, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 102 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Hughson, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hughson, CA are Fox Road Elementary School, Hughson High School and Hughson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hughson, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hughson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hughson, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fox Road Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7600 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-2256
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-2256
Grades: 4-5
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Hughson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7419 East Whitmore Ave.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-0469
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-0469
Grades: 9-12
| 835 students
Rank: #33.
Hughson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7201 East Whitmore Ave.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4412
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4412
Grades: K-3
| 573 students
Rank: #44.
Barbara Spratling Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5277 Washington Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 664-3833
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 664-3833
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Rank: #55.
Emilie J. Ross Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7448 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4425
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4425
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6937 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley Community Day
Alternative School
6937 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Hughson, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hughson Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6937 Fox Rd
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hughson, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Hughson, CA include Fox Road Elementary School, Hughson High School and Hughson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hughson?
7 public schools are located in Hughson.
What percentage of students in Hughson go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Hughson are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hughson?
Hughson public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hughson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hughson include: Hughson Elementary School vs. Fox Road Elementary School
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