For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 597 students in 93242, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 93242, CA are Laton High School, Laton Elementary School and Laton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93242 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93242, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93242, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6449 Dewoody
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
Laton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6065 Latonia
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Laton Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6065 East Latonia
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
Laton Online Academy
Alternative School
6259 Dewoody
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4015
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4015
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
93242, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Laton Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6449 Dewoody St
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93242, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93242, CA include Laton High School, Laton Elementary School and Laton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 93242?
4 public schools are located in 93242.
What is the racial composition of students in 93242?
93242 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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