For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,297 students in 95324, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 95324, CA are Hilmar High School, Elim Elementary School and Hilmar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95324 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95324, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95324, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilmar High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7807 North Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-5903
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-5903
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Elim Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7677 North Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Gr: K-5 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Hilmar Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7528 North Scholar Way
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Irwin High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20384 Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0276
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0276
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Merquin Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20316 West Third Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Colony Basic Skills Alternative High School
Alternative School
20384 Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0277
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0277
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95324, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95324, CA include Hilmar High School, Elim Elementary School and Hilmar Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 95324?
7 public schools are located in 95324.
What is the racial composition of students in 95324?
95324 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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