Top Rankings
Los Banos Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,002 students in Los Banos Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Los Banos Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
17 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
11,002 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
469 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Los Banos Unified School District, which is ranked #1389 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1375 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.64
# American Indian Students
24 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
181 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,476 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
55%
# Black Students
142 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,020 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
9%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
60 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
93 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
842
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
787
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
733
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
790
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
847
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
827
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
854
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
869
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
825
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
912
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
960
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
944
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
812
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,204 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,147 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$189 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$167 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,204
$21,485
Spending / Student
$15,147
$19,787
Best Los Banos Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
659 K St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-9390
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-9390
Grades: K-6
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18463 W. Charleston Rd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-5270
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-5270
Grades: K-6
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Pacheco High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N. Ward Rd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-4506
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-4506
Grades: 9-12
| 1,799 students
Rank: #44.
Volta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24307 W. Ingomar Grade
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2912
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2912
Grades: K-6
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Los Banos High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1966 11th St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-6033
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-6033
Grades: 9-12
| 1,617 students
Rank: #66.
Grasslands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1951 Mission Dr.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2122
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2122
Grades: K-6
| 892 students
Rank: #77.
Mercey Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S. Mercey Springs Rd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-0302
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-0302
Grades: K-6
| 651 students
Rank: #88.
Creekside Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Prairie Springs Dr.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-1005
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-1005
Grades: 7-8
| 817 students
Rank: #99.
Lorena Falasco Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Overland Ave.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5834
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5834
Grades: K-6
| 727 students
Rank: #1010.
Los Banos Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 San Luis St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-0867
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-0867
Grades: 7-8
| 862 students
Rank: #1111.
Henry Miller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
545 W. L St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3816
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3816
Grades: K-6
| 712 students
Rank: #1212.
R. M. Miano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1129 B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3877
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3877
Grades: K-6
| 803 students
Rank: #1313.
Los Banos Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Seventh St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4981
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4981
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #1414.
Crossroads Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
929 W. Pacheco Blvd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4013
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4013
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
Rank: #1515.
San Luis High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Seventh St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-8410
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-8410
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
965 E. B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2241
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2241
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Transitional Kindergarten Center
Magnet School
1149 E. B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Grades: K
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Banos Unified School District?
Los Banos Unified School District manages 17 public schools serving 11,002 students.
What is the rank of Los Banos Unified School District?
Los Banos Unified School District is ranked #1389 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Banos Unified School District?
86% of Los Banos Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Banos Unified School District?
Los Banos Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Los Banos Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,147 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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