Top 10 Best Turlock Public Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 14,251 students in Turlock, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,036 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Turlock, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Turlock, CA are Walnut Elementary Education Center, John H. Pitman High School and Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turlock, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Turlock have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Turlock, CA Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Elementary Education Center
Math: 52% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4219 N. Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Grades: K-6
| 880 students
Rank: #22.
John H. Pitman High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2525 W. Christoffersen Pkwy.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 656-1592
Grades: 9-12
| 2,094 students
Rank: #33.
Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
651 W. Springer Dr.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 668-9600
Grades: K-6
| 802 students
Rank: #44.
Turlock Junior High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3951 N. Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0881
Grades: 7-8
| 1,385 students
Rank: #55.
Julien Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1924 E. Canal Dr.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0891
Grades: K-6
| 805 students
Rank: #66.
Turlock High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E. Canal Dr.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-2055
Grades: 9-12
| 2,510 students
Rank: #77.
Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rank: #88.
Dennis G. Earl Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4091 N. Olive Ave.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-1090
Grades: K-6
| 827 students
Rank: #99.
Chatom Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7221 Clayton Rd.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 664-8500
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1010.
Walter M. Brown Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Georgetown St.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-7231
Grades: K-6
| 622 students
Rank: #1111.
Ecademy Charter At Crane
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Cahill Ave.
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 669-3410
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1212.
Osborn Two-way Immersion Academy
Math: 11% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N. Soderquist Rd.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0893
Grades: K-5
| 836 students
Rank: #1313.
Crowell Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
118 N. Ave.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0885
Grades: K-6
| 641 students
Rank: #1414.
Cunningham Elementary School
Math: 11% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
324 W. Linwood Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0794
Grades: K-6
| 581 students
Rank: #1515.
Roselawn High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
312 S. Roselawn
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 634-9311
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #1616.
Wakefield Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S. Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0895
Grades: K-6
| 694 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fusion Charter
Charter School
441 W. Linwood Ave.
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 667-9047
Grades: 7-12
| 143 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Turlock, California

Turlock, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5709 Ninth St.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-6461
Grades: 6-8
| 38 students
1100 Cahill Ave
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 632-1043
Grades: K
| n/a students
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Grades: 1-6
| 402 students
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Grades: 7-8
| 513 students
P.o. Box 1105
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 669-3410
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
1663 East Marshall St
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 669-3410
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Turlock, CA?
How many public schools are located in Turlock, CA?
17 public schools are located in Turlock, CA.
What percentage of students in Turlock, CA go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Turlock, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Turlock, CA?
Turlock, CA public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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