For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 995 students in Denair Unified School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Denair Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
7,671 Schools
# Students
1,301 Students
3,817,030 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
173,960 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Denair Unified School District, which is ranked #1603 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1593 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Graduation Rate
76%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.1%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
57%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
36%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,895 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,543 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,895
$20,100
Spending / Student
$14,543
$18,512
Best Denair Unified School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Denair Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-5
Recent Articles
How to Read a School Improvement Plan Before Choosing a School
Learn how to read a school improvement plan, identify meaningful goals, and evaluate whether a school's improvement efforts align with your child's educational needs.
Should You Move for a Better Public School? A Cost vs. Benefit Analysis
Considering a move to a better public school? Explore the financial, academic, and lifestyle tradeoffs before making one of your family's biggest decisions.
When a Higher-Rated School Isn't the Better Fit
Discover why the highest-rated public school may not always be the best choice and learn how to evaluate schools based on your child's unique needs.
