For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,099 students in Mendota, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mendota, CA are Mendota Community Day, Mendota High School and Mendota Continuation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendota, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mendota have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public high schools.
Mendota, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mendota High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mendota, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Mendota High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Belmont Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-1993
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-1993
Gr: 9-12 | 1,065 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Mendota Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mendota, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mendota, CA include Mendota Community Day, Mendota High School and Mendota Continuation High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mendota?
3 public high schools are located in Mendota.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendota?
Mendota public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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