For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 444 students in 93242, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93242, CA are Laton Elementary School and Laton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93242 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93242, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93242, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6065 Latonia
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6065 East Latonia
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Laton Online Academy
Alternative School
6259 Dewoody
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4015
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4015
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
93242, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Laton Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6449 Dewoody St
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 93242, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93242, CA include Laton Elementary School and Laton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93242?
3 public elementary schools are located in 93242.
What is the racial composition of students in 93242?
93242 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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