Top Rankings
Los Banos Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,924 students in Los Banos Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 7% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
17 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
10,924 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
460 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Los Banos Unified School District, which is ranked #1148 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1175 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
49%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.63
# American Indian Students
28 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
188 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
9,369 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
86%
56%
# Black Students
140 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,051 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
10%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
60 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
848
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
714
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
754
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
794
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
800
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
855
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
851
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
829
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
853
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
981
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
969
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
841
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
835
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,326 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,255 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$189 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$167 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,326
$19,806
Spending / Student
$15,255
$18,241
Best Los Banos Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Union Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
659 K St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-9390
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-9390
Grades: K-6
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18463 W. Charleston Rd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-5270
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-5270
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Volta Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24307 W. Ingomar Grade
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2912
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2912
Grades: K-6
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Pacheco High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N. Ward Rd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3801
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #55.
Lorena Falasco Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Overland Ave.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5834
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5834
Grades: K-6
| 766 students
Rank: #66.
Mercey Springs Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 S. Mercey Springs Rd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-0302
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-0302
Grades: K-6
| 614 students
Rank: #77.
Los Banos High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1966 11th St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-6033
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-6033
Grades: 9-12
| 1,568 students
Rank: #88.
Los Banos Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 San Luis St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-0867
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-0867
Grades: 7-8
| 845 students
Rank: #99.
Henry Miller Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 W. L St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3816
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3816
Grades: K-6
| 694 students
Rank: #1010.
Los Banos Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Seventh St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4981
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4981
Grades: K-6
| 431 students
Rank: #1111.
Creekside Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Prairie Springs Dr.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3801
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3801
Grades: 7-8
| 804 students
Rank: #1212.
Crossroads Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
929 W. Pacheco Blvd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4013
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4013
Grades: K-12
| 180 students
Rank: #1313.
San Luis High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #1414.
R. M. Miano Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1129 B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3877
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3877
Grades: K-6
| 727 students
Rank: n/an/a
1951 Mission Dr.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3801
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3801
Grades: K-6
| 837 students
Rank: n/an/a
965 E. B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2241
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2241
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1149 E. B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Grades: K
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Banos Unified School District?
Los Banos Unified School District manages 17 public schools serving 10,924 students.
What is the rank of Los Banos Unified School District?
Los Banos Unified School District is ranked #1148 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Banos Unified School District?
86% of Los Banos Unified School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 24:1, 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 $15,255 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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