For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,412 students in Martinez, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Martinez, CA are Morello Park Elementary School, John Swett Elementary School and Hidden Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martinez, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Martinez have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Martinez, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morello Park Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Morello Park Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5840
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5840
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
John Swett Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4955 Alhambra Valley Rd.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5860
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5860
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 228-9530
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 228-9530
Gr: K-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Vista Way
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5850
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5850
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Martinez Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Ct. St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5820
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5820
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Las Juntas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4105 Pacheco Blvd.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5830
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5830
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Martinez, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Briones (Alternative) (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
East Gate Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
222 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-2950
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Martinez, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Martinez, CA include Morello Park Elementary School, John Swett Elementary School and Hidden Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Martinez?
6 public elementary schools are located in Martinez.
What is the racial composition of students in Martinez?
Martinez public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% 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 Martinez are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Martinez include: Morello Park Elementary School vs. John Muir Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School vs. Morello Park Elementary School, John Swett Elementary School vs. John Muir Elementary School
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