For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,572 students in Hilmar, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hilmar, CA are Elim Elementary School, Hilmar Middle School and Merquin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hilmar, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hilmar have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hilmar, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elim Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7677 North Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Gr: 3-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Hilmar Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7528 North Scholar Way
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Merquin Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20316 West Third Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Gr: K-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
20206 West Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 216-5800
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 216-5800
Gr: K-2 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hilmar, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hilmar, CA include Elim Elementary School, Hilmar Middle School and Merquin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hilmar?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hilmar.
What is the racial composition of students in Hilmar?
Hilmar public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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