For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,544 students in Hughson, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hughson, CA are Fox Road Elementary School, Hughson Elementary School and Barbara Spratling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hughson, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hughson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Hughson, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fox Road Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7600 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-2256
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-2256
Gr: 4-5 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Hughson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7201 East Whitmore Ave.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4412
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4412
Gr: K-3 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Barbara Spratling Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5277 Washington Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 664-3833
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 664-3833
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Emilie J. Ross Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7448 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4425
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4425
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Hughson, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hughson Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6937 Fox Rd
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hughson, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hughson, CA include Fox Road Elementary School, Hughson Elementary School and Barbara Spratling Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hughson?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hughson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hughson?
Hughson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hughson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hughson include: Hughson Elementary School vs. Fox Road Elementary School
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