For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,112 students in Selma, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Selma, CA are James Garfield Elementary School, Andrew Jackson Elementary School and Indianola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selma, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Selma have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Selma, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2535 B St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6740
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6740
Gr: K-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2220 Huntsman Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6690
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6690
Gr: K-6 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Indianola Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11524 East Dinuba Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6680
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6680
Gr: K-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Floral Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6700
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6700
Gr: K-6 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Eric White Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Mitchell
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6650
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6650
Gr: K-6 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Stillman St.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6730
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6730
Gr: K-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Terry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12906 South Fowler Ave.
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6710
Selma, CA 93662
(559) 898-6710
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Selma, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Selma, CA include James Garfield Elementary School, Andrew Jackson Elementary School and Indianola Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Selma?
7 public elementary schools are located in Selma.
What is the racial composition of students in Selma?
Selma public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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