For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,411 students in Denair, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 42 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Denair, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Denair, CA are Gratton Charter, Gratton Elementary School and Denair High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denair, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Denair have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Denair, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gratton Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
Gratton Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Denair High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Denair Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Madera Ave.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #55.
Denair Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3460 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: #66.
Denair Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #77.
Denair Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Madera Ave.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Denair, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3460 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-6906
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-6906
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Denair Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Denair Elementary Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Oasis Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Denair, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Denair, CA include Gratton Charter, Gratton Elementary School and Denair High School.
How many public schools are located in Denair?
7 public schools are located in Denair.
What percentage of students in Denair go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Denair are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Denair?
Denair public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Denair are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Denair include: Denair Elementary Charter Academy vs. Denair Elementary School, Denair Elementary School vs. Denair Elementary Charter Academy
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