For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,749 students in Pinole, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pinole, CA are West County Mandarin, Ellerhorst Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pinole have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Pinole, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West County Mandarin
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1575 Mann Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1453
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1453
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 303 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
| 303 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
| 343 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
| 366 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 elementary schools in Pinole, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pinole, CA include West County Mandarin, Ellerhorst Elementary School and Collins Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pinole?
5 public elementary schools are located in Pinole.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinole?
Pinole public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pinole are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pinole include: Collins Elementary School vs. Stewart Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School vs. Collins Elementary School
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