For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,693 students in 95301, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 309 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 95301, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95301, CA are Elmer Wood Elementary School, Peggy Heller Elementary School and Atwater Senior Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95301 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 95301, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95301, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elmer Wood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1271 W. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6143
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6143
Grades: K-6
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Peggy Heller Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Lake View Dr.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6517
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6517
Grades: K-8
| 728 students
Rank: #33.
Atwater Senior Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Juniper Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6515
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6515
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Olaeta Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2266 High St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6148
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6148
Grades: K-6
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1761 Grove Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6112
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6112
Grades: K-6
| 543 students
Rank: #66.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1434 Ca St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6145
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6145
Grades: K-6
| 503 students
Rank: #77.
Atwater High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Fruitland Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 325-1200
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 325-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,012 students
Rank: #88.
Mitchell Intermediate
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1753 Fifth St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6124
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6124
Grades: 7-8
| 730 students
Rank: #99.
Aileen Colburn Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Heller St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6136
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6136
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #1010.
Buhach Colony High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Buhach Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 325-1400
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 325-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,827 students
Rank: #1111.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 E. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Grades: K-6
| 697 students
Rank: #1212.
Bellevue Senior Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 E. Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Grades: 7-8
| 166 students
95301, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Atwater Junior Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1434 California St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95301, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95301, CA include Elmer Wood Elementary School, Peggy Heller Elementary School and Atwater Senior Academy.
How many public schools are located in 95301, CA?
12 public schools are located in 95301, CA.
What percentage of students in 95301, CA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 95301, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95301, CA?
95301, CA public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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