For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,069 students in Santa Paula, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Paula, CA are Santa Clara Elementary School, Mupu Elementary School and Grace Thille Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Paula, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Santa Paula have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Santa Paula, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Clara Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20030 East Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4573
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4573
Gr: K-6 | 53 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Mupu Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4410 North Ojai Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-6111
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-6111
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Grace Thille Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1144 Ventura St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8920
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8920
Gr: K-6 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Glen City Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
141 Steckel Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8850
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8850
Gr: K-6 | 692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mckevett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
955 East Pleasant St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8910
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8910
Gr: K-6 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Olivelands Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12465 Foothill Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-2254
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-2254
Gr: K-4 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Briggs Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14438 West Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-7151
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-7151
Gr: 5-8 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Thelma Bedell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Laurel Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8951
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8951
Gr: K-6 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Barbara Webster Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Saticoy St.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8930
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8930
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Peck Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8866
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 933-8866
Gr: K-6 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Paula Unified School District Independent Studies
Alternative School
201 South Steckel Dr.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 525-4407
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Paula, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Santa Paula, CA include Santa Clara Elementary School, Mupu Elementary School and Grace Thille Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Santa Paula?
11 public elementary schools are located in Santa Paula.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Paula?
Santa Paula public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% 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 Santa Paula are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Santa Paula include: Mupu Elementary School vs. Thelma Bedell Elementary School, Thelma Bedell Elementary School vs. Mupu Elementary School, Mckevett Elementary School vs. Grace Thille Elementary School
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