For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,803 students in Mendota, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Mendota, CA are Mendota Continuation High School, Mendota Community Day and Mendota High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendota, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mendota have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mendota, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendota Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #22.
Mendota Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Rank: #33.
Mendota High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Belmont Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-1993
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-1993
Grades: 9-12
| 1,006 students
Rank: #44.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Bass Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-2014
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-2014
Grades: K-6
| 857 students
Rank: #55.
Mendota Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1258 E. Belmont Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4301
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4301
Grades: 7-8
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Mccabe Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 S. Derrick St.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4262
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4262
Grades: 2-6
| 960 students
Rank: n/an/a
1599 Fifth St.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4365
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4365
Grades: K-1
| 385 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mendota, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Mendota, CA include Mendota Continuation High School, Mendota Community Day and Mendota High School.
How many public schools are located in Mendota, CA?
7 public schools are located in Mendota, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendota, CA?
Mendota, CA public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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