For the 2025 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 8% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 5-12
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5201 First St
Empire, CA 95319
(209) 521-2970
Empire, CA 95319
(209) 521-2970
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
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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