For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 997 students in Esparto, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Esparto, CA are Madison Community High School, Esparto High School and Esparto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Esparto, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Esparto have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Esparto, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17923 Stephens St.
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Esparto High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17121 Yolo Ave.
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3405
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3405
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Esparto Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17120 Omega St.
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3417
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3417
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
Esparto Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26058 Country Road 21a
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-4151
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-4151
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Esparto, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Powers-ginsburg Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26675 Plainfield St
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Esparto, CA 95627
(530) 787-3165
Grades: 4-12
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Esparto, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Esparto, CA include Madison Community High School, Esparto High School and Esparto Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Esparto?
4 public schools are located in Esparto.
What is the racial composition of students in Esparto?
Esparto public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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