For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 394 students in Beale Afb, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Beale Afb, CA are Lone Tree Elementary School and Wheatland Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beale Afb, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Beale Afb have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Beale Afb, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lone Tree Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
123 Beale Hwy.
Beale Afb, CA 95903
(530) 788-0248
Beale Afb, CA 95903
(530) 788-0248
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Wheatland Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Beale Hwy.
Beale Afb, CA 95903
(530) 788-0248
Beale Afb, CA 95903
(530) 788-0248
Gr: K-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Beale Afb, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
456 Beale Hwy.
Beale Afb, CA 95903
(530) 788-0236
Beale Afb, CA 95903
(530) 788-0236
Gr: 4-5 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Beale Afb, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Beale Afb, CA include Lone Tree Elementary School and Wheatland Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in Beale Afb?
2 public schools are located in Beale Afb.
What is the racial composition of students in Beale Afb?
Beale Afb 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).
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