For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,640 students in Avenal, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Avenal, CA are Reef-sunset Primary Community Day, Avenal Elementary School and Reef Sunset Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avenal, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Avenal have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Avenal, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reef-sunset Primary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 S. First St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-1441
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-1441
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Avenal Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 S. First Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5173
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5173
Grades: K-5
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Reef Sunset Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
608 N. First Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4128
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4128
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #44.
Tamarack Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Union Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4051
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4051
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day
Alternative School
861 Monterey St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Avenal, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Avenal, CA include Reef-sunset Primary Community Day, Avenal Elementary School and Reef Sunset Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Avenal, CA?
5 public elementary schools are located in Avenal, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Avenal, CA?
Avenal, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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