For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,223 students in Shafter, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shafter, CA are Maple Elementary School, Golden Oak Elementary School and Sequoia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shafter, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shafter have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shafter, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29161 Fresno Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4439
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4439
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Golden Oak Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 South Wall
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8670
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8670
Gr: K-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Fresno Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8740
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8740
Gr: K-6 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
331 North Shafter Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8650
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8650
Gr: K-6 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shafter, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shafter, CA include Maple Elementary School, Golden Oak Elementary School and Sequoia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shafter?
4 public elementary schools are located in Shafter.
What is the racial composition of students in Shafter?
Shafter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Shafter are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Shafter include: Redwood Elementary School vs. Golden Oak Elementary School, Sequoia Elementary School vs. Golden Oak Elementary School, Golden Oak Elementary School vs. Sequoia Elementary School
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