For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 624 students in Prather, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 749 private students). 45% of all K-12 students in Prather, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Prather, CA is Foothill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prather, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Prather have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Prather, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29147 Auberry Rd.
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Gr: K-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Prather, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29147 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Prather, CA 93651
(559) 855-3551
Gr: 3-9 | 544 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Prather, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Prather, CA include Foothill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Prather?
1 public schools are located in Prather.
What percentage of students in Prather go to public school?
45% of all K-12 students in Prather are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Prather?
Prather public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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