For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,134 students in 95316, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95316, CA are Gratton Charter, Gratton Elementary School and Denair Elementary Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95316 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95316, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95316, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gratton Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
Gratton Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Rank: #33.
Denair Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Madera Ave.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Denair Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3460 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: #55.
Denair Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #66.
Denair Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Madera Ave.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
95316, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3460 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-6906
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-6906
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Denair Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Denair Elementary Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Oasis Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3431 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-9911
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95316, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95316, CA include Gratton Charter, Gratton Elementary School and Denair Elementary Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95316?
6 public elementary schools are located in 95316.
What is the racial composition of students in 95316?
95316 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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