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Best Martinez Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,647 students in Martinez, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 264 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Martinez, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Martinez, CA are Morello Park Elementary School, John Swett Elementary School and Hidden Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martinez, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Martinez have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Martinez, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morello Park Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 Morello Park Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5840
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
John Swett Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4955 Alhambra Valley Rd.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5860
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Hidden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 228-9530
Gr: K-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 Vista Way
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5850
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Briones (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5800
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Martinez Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Ct. St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5820
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Alhambra Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 E St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5810
Gr: 9-12 | 1,028 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Las Juntas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4105 Pacheco Blvd.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5830
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Vicente Martinez High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5880
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Mt. Mckinley
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Glacier Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 957-2767
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Martinez Early Intervention Preschool Program (Meipp)
921 Susana St.
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 335-5910

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Martinez, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Martinez, CA include Morello Park Elementary School, John Swett Elementary School and Hidden Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Martinez?
11 public schools are located in Martinez.
What percentage of students in Martinez go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Martinez are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Martinez?
Martinez public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Martinez are often viewed compared to one another?

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