Top 5 Best Patterson Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,764 students in Patterson, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 221 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Patterson, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Patterson, CA are Patterson High School, Open Valley Independent Study and Del Puerto High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patterson, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Patterson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Patterson, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patterson High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N. Seventh St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,788 students
Rank: #22.
Open Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 Peregrine Dr.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4745
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4745
Grades: K-12
| 162 students
Rank: #33.
Del Puerto High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
640 M St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
1320 Henley Pkwy.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4700
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4700
Grades: K-5
| 696 students
Rank: n/an/a
535 Peregrine Dr.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4710
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4710
Grades: 6-8
| 1,118 students
Rank: n/an/a
624 W. Las Palmas Ave.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4730
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4730
Grades: K-5
| 560 students
Rank: n/an/a
625 L St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4740
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4740
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rising Sun Elementary School
Special Education School
2243 Welty Rd.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 895-7737
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 895-7737
Grades: 12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
775 N. Hartley St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4770
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4770
Grades: K-8
| 728 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Patterson, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Patterson, CA are Patterson High School, Open Valley Independent Study and Del Puerto High School.
How many public schools are located in Patterson, CA?
9 public schools are located in Patterson, CA.
What percentage of students in Patterson, CA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Patterson, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Patterson, CA?
Patterson, CA minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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