For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,802 students in Patterson, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Patterson, CA are Northmead Elementary School, Apricot Valley Elementary School and Las Palmas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patterson, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Patterson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Patterson, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northmead Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 L St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4740
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4740
Gr: K-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Apricot Valley Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Henley Pkwy.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4700
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4700
Gr: K-6 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Las Palmas Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
624 West Las Palmas Ave.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4730
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4730
Gr: K-6 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Open Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 M St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 North Hartley St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4770
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4770
Gr: K-6 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Patterson, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Patterson, CA include Northmead Elementary School, Apricot Valley Elementary School and Las Palmas Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Patterson?
5 public elementary schools are located in Patterson.
What is the racial composition of students in Patterson?
Patterson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Patterson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Patterson include: Northmead Elementary School vs. Las Palmas Elementary School, Las Palmas Elementary School vs. Northmead Elementary School, Las Palmas Elementary School vs. Apricot Valley Elementary School
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