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Best Delano Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 12,206 students in Delano, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Delano, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Delano, CA are Columbine Elementary School, Cesar E. Chavez High School and Delano High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delano, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Delano have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Delano, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2240 Road 160
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cesar E. Chavez High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4501
Gr: 9-12 | 1,318 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Delano High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1331 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4137
Gr: 9-12 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
La Vina Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1331 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Morningside
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 Summer Dr.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2700
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Robert F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1401 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-5117
Gr: 9-12 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Almond Tree Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 West 15th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Wonderful College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2070 Veneto St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Gr: K-12 | 1,845 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Harvest Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1320 Vassar Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2725
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Nueva Vista Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Garces Hwy.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1999 Norwalk St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5060
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Del Vista Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
710 Quincy St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5040
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Pioneer
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Gr: K-8 | 1,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Albany Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
235 West 20th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5020
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Princeton Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1959 Princeton St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5080
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1430 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1318 Clinton St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5050
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1927 Randolph St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4180
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Delano, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Delano, CA include Columbine Elementary School, Cesar E. Chavez High School and Delano High School.
How many public schools are located in Delano?
18 public schools are located in Delano.
What percentage of students in Delano go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Delano are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delano?
Delano public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Delano are often viewed compared to one another?

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