For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 14 students in Benton, CA.
The top ranked public school in Benton, CA is Edna Beaman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Benton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Benton, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edna Beaman Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25541 Highway 6
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Grades: K-5
| 14 students
Benton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Benton Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
25541 Highway 6
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Grades: K-6
| 2 students
25541 Hwy 6
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Benton, CA 93512
(760) 933-2397
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Benton, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Benton, CA include Edna Beaman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Benton?
1 public schools are located in Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton?
Benton public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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