Best 95616 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,228 students in 95616, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95616, CA are Cesar Chavez Elementary School, Robert E. Willett Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95616 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95616, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95616, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1221 Anderson Rd.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5490
Gr: K-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Robert E. Willett Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1207 Sycamore Ln.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5460
Gr: K-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5215 Hamel St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5480
Gr: K-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
North Davis Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
555 East 14th St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5475
Gr: K-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Patwin Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2222 Shasta Dr.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5383
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Davis School For Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
526 B St.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5333
Gr: K-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary At Mace Ranch
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3100 Loyola Dr.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5358
Gr: K-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Birch Lane Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Birch Ln.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5395
Gr: K-6 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
26960 County Road 96
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-5370
Gr: K-3 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 Danbury Dr.
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 759-2100
Gr: K-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95616 California

95616, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1602 Oak Ave
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 757-7154
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95616, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95616, CA include Cesar Chavez Elementary School, Robert E. Willett Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95616?
10 public elementary schools are located in 95616.
What is the racial composition of students in 95616?
95616 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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