For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,306 students in Guadalupe, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Guadalupe, CA are Kermit Mckenzie Intermediate and Mary Buren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guadalupe, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Guadalupe have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Guadalupe, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kermit Mckenzie Intermediate
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4710 West Main St.
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-1951
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-1951
Grades: 4-8
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Buren Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Peralta St.
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-2411
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-2411
Grades: K-4
| 727 students
Rank: n/an/a
1050 Peralta St.
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-2114
Guadalupe, CA 93434
(805) 343-2114
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Guadalupe, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Guadalupe, CA include Kermit Mckenzie Intermediate and Mary Buren Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Guadalupe?
3 public schools are located in Guadalupe.
What is the racial composition of students in Guadalupe?
Guadalupe public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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