For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 407 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 59% 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 (2025)
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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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