For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,153 students in Linden, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Linden, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Linden, CA are Linden Elementary School, Linden High School and Pride Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linden, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Linden have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Linden, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18100 East Front St.
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3600
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3600
Grades: K-4
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Linden High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18527 East Front St.
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3073
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3073
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
Rank: #33.
Pride Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18527 East Main St.
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3894
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3894
Grades: 10-12
| 34 students
Linden, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Linden Unified Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
18527 East Front St
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 948-4131
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 948-4131
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Linden, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Linden, CA include Linden Elementary School, Linden High School and Pride Continuation.
How many public schools are located in Linden?
3 public schools are located in Linden.
What percentage of students in Linden go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Linden are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Linden?
Linden public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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