For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,558 students in 93263, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 93263, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 93263, CA are Maple Elementary School, Golden Oak Elementary School and Shafter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93263 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93263, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93263, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29161 Fresno Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4439
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4439
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Golden Oak Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 South Wall
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8670
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8670
Grades: K-6
| 713 students
Rank: #33.
Shafter High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
526 Mannel Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4961
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4961
Grades: 9-12
| 1,655 students
Rank: #44.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Fresno Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8740
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8740
Grades: K-6
| 588 students
Rank: #55.
Richland Junior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
331 Shafter Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8630
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8630
Grades: 7-8
| 585 students
Rank: #66.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
331 North Shafter Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8650
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8650
Grades: K-6
| 637 students
Rank: #77.
Central Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Mannel Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4281
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4281
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93263, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93263, CA include Maple Elementary School, Golden Oak Elementary School and Shafter High School.
How many public schools are located in 93263?
7 public schools are located in 93263.
What percentage of students in 93263 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 93263 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93263?
93263 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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