For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,580 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 46% 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 66% 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 Hughson, CA (2026-27)
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 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 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 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (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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