For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,527 students in Martinez, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Martinez, CA are Morello Park Elementary School, John Swett Elementary School and Hidden Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martinez, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Martinez have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Martinez, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morello Park Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Morello Park Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5840
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5840
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
John Swett Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4955 Alhambra Valley Rd.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5860
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5860
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 228-9530
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 228-9530
Gr: K-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Vista Way
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5850
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5850
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Briones (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Martinez Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Ct. St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5820
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5820
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Las Juntas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4105 Pacheco Blvd.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5830
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5830
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Martinez, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Martinez, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Martinez, CA include Morello Park Elementary School, John Swett Elementary School and Hidden Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Martinez?
7 public elementary schools are located in Martinez.
What is the racial composition of students in Martinez?
Martinez public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Martinez are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Martinez include: Morello Park Elementary School vs. John Muir Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School vs. Morello Park Elementary School, John Swett Elementary School vs. John Muir Elementary School
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