For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,341 students in Benicia, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 397 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Benicia, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Benicia, CA are Matthew Turner Elementary School, Joe Henderson Elementary School and Mary Farmar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benicia, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Benicia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Benicia, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthew Turner Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
540 Rose Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8390
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8390
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Joe Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Hastings Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8370
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8370
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Mary Farmar Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Benicia High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8325
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8325
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Robert Semple Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2015 East Third St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8360
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8360
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Benicia Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Southampton Rd.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
351 East J St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8323
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8323
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Benicia, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 East K St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-1565
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-1565
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Benicia, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Benicia, CA include Matthew Turner Elementary School, Joe Henderson Elementary School and Mary Farmar Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Benicia?
7 public schools are located in Benicia.
What percentage of students in Benicia go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Benicia are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Benicia?
Benicia 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).
Which public schools in Benicia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Benicia include: Robert Semple Elementary School vs. Mary Farmar Elementary School, Joe Henderson Elementary School vs. Matthew Turner Elementary School, Matthew Turner Elementary School vs. Joe Henderson Elementary School
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