Top 3 Best Hilmar Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,575 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 24% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hilmar, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elim Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7677 North Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Grades: K-5
| 915 students
Rank: #22.
Hilmar Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7528 North Scholar Way
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #33.
Merquin Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20316 West Third Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Grades: K-5
| 108 students

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?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hilmar.
What is the racial composition of students in Hilmar?
Hilmar public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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