For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,874 students in Patterson, CA (there are , serving 224 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Patterson, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Patterson, CA are Patterson High School, Northmead Elementary School and Apricot Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patterson, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Patterson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Patterson, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patterson High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 North Seventh St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Grades: 9-12
| 1,855 students
Rank: #22.
Northmead Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 L St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4740
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4740
Grades: K-6
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Apricot Valley Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Henley Pkwy.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4700
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4700
Grades: K-6
| 817 students
Rank: #44.
Las Palmas Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
624 West Las Palmas Ave.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4730
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4730
Grades: K-6
| 663 students
Rank: #55.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 North Hartley St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4770
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4770
Grades: K-6
| 698 students
Rank: #66.
Open Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 M St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Rank: #77.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
535 Peregrine Dr.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4710
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4710
Grades: 7-8
| 897 students
Rank: #88.
Del Puerto High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
640 M St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rising Sun
Special Education School
2243 Welty Rd.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 895-7737
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 895-7737
Grades: 12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
610 North Hartley St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4550
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4550
Grades: K
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Patterson, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Patterson, CA include Patterson High School, Northmead Elementary School and Apricot Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Patterson?
10 public schools are located in Patterson.
What percentage of students in Patterson go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Patterson are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Patterson?
Patterson public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Patterson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Patterson include: Northmead Elementary School vs. Las Palmas Elementary School, Las Palmas Elementary School vs. Northmead Elementary School, Apricot Valley Elementary School vs. Northmead Elementary School
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