For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,420 students in Pinole, CA (there are , serving 378 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Pinole, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Pinole, CA are West County Mandarin, Ellerhorst Elementary School and Pinole Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinole, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pinole have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Public Schools in Pinole, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West County Mandarin
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1575 Mann Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1453
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1453
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Ellerhorst Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3501 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1426
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1426
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Pinole Valley High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1442
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1442
Gr: 9-12 | 1,292 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Hoke Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1410
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1410
Gr: K-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1446
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1446
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Shannon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
685 Marlesta Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1454
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1454
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Pinole Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Mann Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1436
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1436
Gr: 7-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Pinole, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sigma Continuation High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2900 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 758-7510
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pinole, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Pinole, CA include West County Mandarin, Ellerhorst Elementary School and Pinole Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Pinole?
7 public schools are located in Pinole.
What percentage of students in Pinole go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Pinole are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pinole?
Pinole 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).
Which public schools in Pinole are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pinole include: Collins Elementary School vs. Stewart Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School vs. Collins Elementary School
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