For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,080 students in Pinole, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 410 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Pinole, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Pinole, CA are Ellerhorst Elementary School, Pinole Valley High School and Collins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinole, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pinole have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pinole, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellerhorst Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1426
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1426
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Pinole Valley High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1442
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1442
Grades: 9-12
| 1,316 students
Rank: #33.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1446
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1446
Grades: K-6
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Shannon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
685 Marlesta Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1454
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1454
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Hoke Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1410
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1410
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Pinole Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Mann Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1436
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1436
Grades: 7-8
| 408 students
Pinole, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sigma Continuation High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pinole, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Pinole, CA include Ellerhorst Elementary School, Pinole Valley High School and Collins Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pinole, CA?
6 public schools are located in Pinole, CA.
What percentage of students in Pinole, CA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Pinole, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pinole, CA?
Pinole, CA public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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