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Best Chowchilla Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,633 students in Chowchilla, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Chowchilla, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chowchilla, CA are Alview Elementary School, Dairyland Elementary School and Wilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chowchilla, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Chowchilla have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Chowchilla, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alview Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20513 Road 4
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2275
Gr: K-3 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Dairyland Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12861 Avenue 18 1/2
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-2394
Gr: 4-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1209 Robertson Blvd.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8070
Gr: 7-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Chowchilla Union High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Humboldt Ave.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 South Lake Tahoe Dr.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8080
Gr: 3-4 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Fairmead Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19421 Avenue 22 3/4
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8040
Gr: 5-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Gateway High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
805 Humboldt Ave.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-1331
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Merle L. Fuller Elementary School
1101 Monterey Ave.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8050
Gr: K-2 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Stephens Elementary School
355 North 5th St.
Chowchilla, CA 93610
(559) 665-8060
Gr: K-2 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chowchilla, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Chowchilla, CA include Alview Elementary School, Dairyland Elementary School and Wilson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Chowchilla?
9 public schools are located in Chowchilla.
What percentage of students in Chowchilla go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Chowchilla are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chowchilla?
Chowchilla public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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