For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,708 students in Chowchilla, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Chowchilla, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Chowchilla, CA are Alview Elementary School, Dairyland Elementary School and Wilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chowchilla, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chowchilla have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chowchilla, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alview Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20513 Rd. 4
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2275
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2275
Grades: K-3
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Dairyland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12861 Ave. 18 1/2
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2394
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2394
Grades: 4-8
| 235 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Robertson Blvd.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8070
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8070
Grades: 7-8
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 S. Lake Tahoe Dr.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8080
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8080
Grades: 3-4
| 460 students
Rank: #55.
Chowchilla Union High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 Humboldt Ave.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 1,090 students
Rank: #66.
Fairmead Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19421 Ave. 22 3/4
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8040
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8040
Grades: 5-6
| 493 students
Rank: #77.
Gateway High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Humboldt Ave.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 Monterey Ave.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8050
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8050
Grades: K-2
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
355 N. 5th St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8060
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8060
Grades: K-2
| 214 students
Chowchilla, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Challenger Elementary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
345 So. Eleventh St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Discovery Secondary (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
345 So. Eleventh St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-3204
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chowchilla, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Chowchilla, CA include Alview Elementary School, Dairyland Elementary School and Wilson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chowchilla, CA?
9 public schools are located in Chowchilla, CA.
What percentage of students in Chowchilla, CA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Chowchilla, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chowchilla, CA?
Chowchilla, CA public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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