For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 718 students in Durham, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Durham, CA are Durham Intermediate and Durham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durham, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Durham have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Durham, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durham Intermediate
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9416 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4690
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4690
Grades: 6-8
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Durham Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9421 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4695
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4695
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Durham, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 600
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Mission High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9455 Putney Dr
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Durham, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Durham, CA include Durham Intermediate and Durham Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Durham?
2 public elementary schools are located in Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in Durham?
Durham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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