Best Mendota Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,266 students in Mendota, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mendota, CA are Mendota Elementary School and Mccabe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendota, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mendota have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mendota, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
605 Bass Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-2014
Gr: K-6 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Mccabe Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
250 South Derrick St.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4262
Gr: 2-6 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1599 Fifth St.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4365
Gr: K-1 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mendota, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mendota, CA include Mendota Elementary School and Mccabe Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mendota?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mendota.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendota?
Mendota public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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