For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 535 students in Empire, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Empire, CA are Teel School In Empire and Empire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Empire, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Empire have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Empire, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Teel School In Empire
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5255 1st St.
Empire, CA 95319
(209) 238-6600
Empire, CA 95319
(209) 238-6600
Gr: 5-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5201 First St
Empire, CA 95319
(209) 521-2970
Empire, CA 95319
(209) 521-2970
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Empire, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Empire, CA include Teel School In Empire and Empire Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Empire?
2 public elementary schools are located in Empire.
What is the racial composition of students in Empire?
Empire public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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