For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,745 students in 93250, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93250, CA are Mcfarland Independent, Horizon Elementary School and Kern Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 93250 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 93250, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93250, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcfarland Independent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 South Garzoli Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3081
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3081
Gr: K-6 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #33.
Kern Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
356 West Kern Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3033
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3033
Gr: K-6 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Browning Road Steam Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 East Perkins
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-2113
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-2113
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 93250, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 93250, CA include Mcfarland Independent, Horizon Elementary School and Kern Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 93250?
4 public elementary schools are located in 93250.
What is the racial composition of students in 93250?
93250 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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