Top Rankings
Los Banos Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,020 students in Los Banos Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Los Banos Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
11,020 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
478 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Los Banos Unified School District, which is ranked #1398 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1370 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.6%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2013. View full 12-year historical data
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
8%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,665 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,071 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$239 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$199 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,665
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,071
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Los Banos Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Union Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
659 K St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-9390
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-9390
Gr: K-6 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18463 West Charleston Rd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-5270
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-5270
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Pacheco High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 North Ward Rd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-4506
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-4506
Gr: 9-12 | 1,725 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Volta Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24307 West Ingomar Grade
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2912
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2912
Gr: K-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Los Banos High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1966 11th St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-6033
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-6033
Gr: 9-12 | 1,543 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Grasslands Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1951 Mission Dr.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2122
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2122
Gr: K-6 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Creekside Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Prairie Springs Dr.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-1005
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-1005
Gr: 7-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Mercey Springs Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 South Mercey Springs Rd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-0302
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-0302
Gr: K-6 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Lorena Falasco Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Overland Ave.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5834
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5834
Gr: K-6 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Los Banos Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 San Luis St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-0867
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-0867
Gr: 7-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Henry Miller Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
545 West L St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3816
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3816
Gr: K-6 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
R. M. Miano Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1129 B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3877
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3877
Gr: K-6 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Los Banos Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Seventh St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4981
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4981
Gr: K-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Crossroads Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
929 West Pacheco Blvd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4013
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4013
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
San Luis High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Seventh St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-8410
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-8410
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
1149 East B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Gr: K | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Banos Unified School District?
Los Banos Unified School District manages 18 public schools serving 11,020 students.
What is the rank of Los Banos Unified School District?
Los Banos Unified School District is ranked #1398 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Banos Unified School District?
88% of Los Banos Unified School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Banos Unified School District?
Los Banos Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Los Banos Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,071 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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