For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 1,757 students in Inyo County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Inyo County, CA are Round Valley Elementary School, Jill Kinmont Boothe and Shoshone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inyo County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Inyo County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Inyo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Round Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 North Round Valley Rd.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 387-2525
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 387-2525
Grades: K-5
| 69 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jill Kinmont Boothe
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
166 Grandview Dr.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Shoshone Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
72 Charles Brown Rd.
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Grades: K-6
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 West Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Grades: K-5
| 866 students
Rank: #55.
Lo-inyo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 East Locust St.
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5581
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5581
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #66.
Big Pine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 South Main St.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
Rank: #77.
Home Street Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #88.
Cds Home Street
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Grades: 6-8
| 3 students
Rank: #99.
Owens Valley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 South Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Grades: K-8
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cds Bishop Elementary School
Alternative School
800 West Elm St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Grades: K-5
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)
Alternative School
656 West Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
1555 Old Spanish Trail Hwy.
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Inyo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alabama Hills Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
301 East Locust St
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 873-3262
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 873-3262
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Big Pine Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
500 S. Main St.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
301 North Fowler St
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Grades: 9-12
| 646 students
Bishop Independent Study High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4090 West Line St
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 938-2001
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 938-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Bristlecone Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
500 Main St
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2005
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2005
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Old Ghost Rd.
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 786-2318
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 786-2318
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
800 W. Elm St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Grades: K-2
| 437 students
800 West Elm St
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Inyo County Rop Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Vocational School
166 Grandview Dr.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Jill Kinmont Boothe School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer G
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 873-3262
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 873-3262
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Lo-inyo Elementary Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
301 S. Hay St.
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5579
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5579
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Po Box 159
Olancha, CA 93549
(760) 764-2261
Olancha, CA 93549
(760) 764-2261
Grades: K-5
| 17 students
Opportunity (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
555 S. Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2426
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2426
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Owens Valley Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
202 South Clay St
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Phoenix Community (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
160 Grandview Ln.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Inyo County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Inyo County, CA include Round Valley Elementary School, Jill Kinmont Boothe and Shoshone Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Inyo County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Inyo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Inyo County?
Inyo County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Inyo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Inyo County include: Bishop Elementary School vs. Big Pine Elementary School, Bishop Elementary School vs. Round Valley Elementary School
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