For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,102 students in Winton, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 104 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Winton, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Winton, CA are Frank Sparkes Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Winfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winton, CA public schools 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 Winton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winton, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frank Sparkes Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7265 West Almond Ave.
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 357-6180
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 357-6180
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4402 West Oakdale Rd.
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 358-5679
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 358-5679
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6981 Chestnut Ln.
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 357-6891
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 357-6891
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Winton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6300 North Cypress Ave.
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 357-6189
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 357-6189
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Sybil N. Crookham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7160 West Walnut Ave.
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 357-6182
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 357-6182
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Winton, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Winton, CA include Frank Sparkes Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Winfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Winton?
5 public schools are located in Winton.
What percentage of students in Winton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Winton are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winton?
Winton public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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