For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,502 students in Galt, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Galt, CA are Marengo Ranch Elementary School, Lake Canyon Elementary School and River Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galt, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Galt have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Galt, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marengo Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Elk Hills Dr.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-5470
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-5470
Gr: K-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Lake Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Lake Canyon Ave.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-5200
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-5200
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 Vintage Oak Ave.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-4614
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-4614
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Vernon E. Greer Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
248 West A St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-2641
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-2641
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 C St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-1564
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-1564
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Galt, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Galt, CA include Marengo Ranch Elementary School, Lake Canyon Elementary School and River Oaks Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Galt?
5 public elementary schools are located in Galt.
What is the racial composition of students in Galt?
Galt public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Galt are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Galt include: Vernon E. Greer Elementary School vs. Valley Oaks Elementary School, Valley Oaks Elementary School vs. Vernon E. Greer Elementary School, Lake Canyon Elementary School vs. River Oaks Elementary School
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