For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 12,321 students in Delano, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 30 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Delano, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Delano, CA are Columbine Elementary School, Cesar E. Chavez High School and Delano High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delano, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Delano have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Delano, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2240 Road 160
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Grades: K-8
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Cesar E. Chavez High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,351 students
Rank: #33.
Delano High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1331 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4137
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4137
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #44.
La Vina Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1331 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
Rank: #55.
Robert F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-5117
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-5117
Grades: 9-12
| 1,365 students
Rank: #66.
Morningside
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Summer Dr.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2700
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2700
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #77.
Wonderful College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2070 Veneto St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Grades: K-12
| 1,857 students
Rank: #88.
Harvest Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Vassar Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2725
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2725
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #99.
Del Vista Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 Quincy St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5040
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5040
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1010.
Nueva Vista Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Garces Hwy.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Grades: K-6
| 706 students
Rank: #1111.
Almond Tree Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 West 15th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: #1212.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1999 Norwalk St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5060
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5060
Grades: K-6
| 401 students
Rank: #1313.
Pioneer
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Grades: K-8
| 977 students
Rank: #1414.
Princeton Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1959 Princeton St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5080
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5080
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1515.
Albany Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 West 20th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5020
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5020
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #1616.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1318 Clinton St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5050
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5050
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1717.
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #1818.
Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1927 Randolph St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4180
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4180
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Delano, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Turning Point Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1980 Norwalk St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5000
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Valencia (Ygnacio) High (alternative) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1925 Randolph St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4188
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4188
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
120 West Garces Hwy
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Delano, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Delano, CA include Columbine Elementary School, Cesar E. Chavez High School and Delano High School.
How many public schools are located in Delano?
18 public schools are located in Delano.
What percentage of students in Delano go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Delano are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delano?
Delano public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Delano are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Delano include: Delano High School vs. Cesar E. Chavez High School, Del Vista Math And Science Academy vs. Albany Park Elementary School, Albany Park Elementary School vs. Del Vista Math And Science Academy
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