For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,411 students in 95316, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 42 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 95316, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95316, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 95316 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95316, CA 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 95316, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gratton Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
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 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
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 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: K-5
95316, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Denair Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Gr: 6-8
Denair Elementary Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Gr: K-8
Oasis Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95316, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95316, CA include Gratton Charter, Gratton Elementary School and Denair High School.
How many public schools are located in 95316?
7 public schools are located in 95316.
What percentage of students in 95316 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 95316 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95316?
95316 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).
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