Top 5 Best Mc Farland Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,274 students in Mc Farland, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Mc Farland, CA are San Joaquin High (Continuation School), Horizon Elementary School and Mcfarland Independent. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Farland, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mc Farland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mc Farland, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Joaquin High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 South Garzoli Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3081
Grades: K-6
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
Mcfarland Independent
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Mcfarland High School Early College
(Math: 11% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
259 West Sherwood Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3126
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Rank: #55.
Mcfarland Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Mast Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3340
Grades: 7-8
| 521 students
Rank: #66.
Kern Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
356 West Kern Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3033
Grades: K-6
| 706 students
Rank: #77.
Browning Road Steam Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 East Perkins
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-2113
Grades: K-6
| 490 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mc Farland, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Mc Farland, CA include San Joaquin High (Continuation School), Horizon Elementary School and Mcfarland Independent.
How many public schools are located in Mc Farland?
7 public schools are located in Mc Farland.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Farland?
Mc Farland public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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