For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,040 students in 93635, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 238 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 93635, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93635, CA are Westside Union Elementary School, Charleston Elementary School and Pacheco High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93635 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93635, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93635, CA Public Schools (2025)
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 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 | 1,786 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 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 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 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 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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 | 892 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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 | 823 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 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 | 713 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 926 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 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 | 713 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 | 763 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
1149 East B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-1031
Gr: K | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
93635, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Green Valley Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1149 E. B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 675-7699
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 675-7699
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Los Banos Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 H St
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5600
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5600
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93635, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93635, CA include Westside Union Elementary School, Charleston Elementary School and Pacheco High School.
How many public schools are located in 93635?
17 public schools are located in 93635.
What percentage of students in 93635 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 93635 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93635?
93635 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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