For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,184 students in Linden, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Linden, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Linden, CA are Linden Elementary School, Linden High School and Pride Continuation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linden, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Linden have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Linden, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18100 East Front St.
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3600
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3600
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Linden High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18527 East Front St.
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3073
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3073
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Pride Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18527 East Main St.
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3894
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3894
Gr: 10-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Linden, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Linden Unified Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
18527 East Front St
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 948-4131
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 948-4131
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Linden, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Linden, CA include Linden Elementary School, Linden High School and Pride Continuation.
How many public schools are located in Linden?
3 public schools are located in Linden.
What percentage of students in Linden go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Linden are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Linden?
Linden public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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