For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,038 students in Patterson, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Patterson, CA are Northmead Elementary School, Apricot Valley Elementary School and Las Palmas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patterson, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Patterson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Patterson, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northmead Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 L St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4740
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4740
Grades: K-6
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Apricot Valley Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Henley Pkwy.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4700
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4700
Grades: K-6
| 823 students
Rank: #33.
Las Palmas Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
624 W. Las Palmas Ave.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4730
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4730
Grades: K-6
| 677 students
Rank: #44.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 N. Hartley St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4770
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4770
Grades: K-6
| 580 students
Rank: #55.
Open Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
535 Peregrine Dr.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4745
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4745
Grades: K-12
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Patterson, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Patterson, CA include Northmead Elementary School, Apricot Valley Elementary School and Las Palmas Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Patterson, CA?
5 public elementary schools are located in Patterson, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Patterson, CA?
Patterson, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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