For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 888 students in Planada, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Planada, CA are Planada Elementary School and Cesar E. Chavez Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Planada, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Planada have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Planada, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Planada Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9525 East Broderick St.
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0351
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0351
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
161 South Plainsburg Rd.
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0768
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0768
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Planada, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Planada, CA include Planada Elementary School and Cesar E. Chavez Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Planada?
2 public elementary schools are located in Planada.
What is the racial composition of students in Planada?
Planada public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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