For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,116 students in Patterson, CA.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Patterson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Patterson, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Patterson High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Patterson, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patterson High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 North Seventh St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,855 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Open Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 M St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Del Puerto High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
640 M St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Rising Sun
Special Education School
2243 Welty Rd.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 895-7737
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 895-7737
Gr: 12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Patterson, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Patterson, CA include Patterson High School, Open Valley Independent Study and Del Puerto High School.
How many public high schools are located in Patterson?
4 public high schools are located in Patterson.
What is the racial composition of students in Patterson?
Patterson public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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