For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 37 students in Paicines, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Paicines, CA are Willow Grove Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paicines, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Paicines have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Paicines, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11655 Airline Hwy.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3256
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3256
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 Old Hernandez Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
31441 Panoche Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3438
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 628-3438
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paicines, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Paicines, CA include Willow Grove Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Paicines?
3 public schools are located in Paicines.
What is the racial composition of students in Paicines?
Paicines public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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