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Best Salida Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,676 students in Salida, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Salida, CA are Dena Boer Elementary School, Sisk Elementary School and Salida Middle School - Vella Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salida, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Salida have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Salida, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dena Boer Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4801 Gold Valley Rd.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 543-8163
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Sisk Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5337 Sugar Creek Ln.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1671
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Salida Middle School - Vella Campus
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5041 Toomes Rd.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-1633
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Salida Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4519 Finney Rd.
Salida, CA 95368
(209) 545-9394
Gr: K-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Salida, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Salida, CA include Dena Boer Elementary School, Sisk Elementary School and Salida Middle School - Vella Campus.
How many public elementary schools are located in Salida?
4 public elementary schools are located in Salida.
What is the racial composition of students in Salida?
Salida public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Salida are often viewed compared to one another?

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