For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,217 students in Mendota, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mendota, CA are Mendota Elementary School and Mccabe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendota, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mendota have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mendota, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Bass Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-2014
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-2014
Grades: K-6
| 844 students
Rank: #22.
Mccabe Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 South Derrick St.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4262
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4262
Grades: 2-6
| 960 students
Rank: n/an/a
1599 Fifth St.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4365
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4365
Grades: K-1
| 413 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mendota, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mendota, CA include Mendota Elementary School and Mccabe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mendota?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mendota.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendota?
Mendota public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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