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Best Turlock Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 8,043 students in Turlock, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Turlock, CA are Walnut Elementary Education Center, Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School and Julien Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turlock, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Turlock have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Turlock, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Elementary Education Center
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4219 North Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Gr: K-6 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
651 West Springer Dr.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 668-9600
Gr: K-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Julien Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1924 East Canal Dr.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0891
Gr: K-6 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Chatom Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7221 Clayton Rd.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 664-8500
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Dennis G. Earl Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4091 North Olive Ave.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-1090
Gr: K-6 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 Colorado Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-8817
Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Osborn Two-way Immersion Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 North Soderquist Rd.
Turlock, CA 95380
(350) 206-3200
Gr: K-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Walter M. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Georgetown St.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-7231
Gr: K-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Cunningham Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
324 West Linwood Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(350) 206-2700
Gr: K-6 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Crowell Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
118 North Ave.
Turlock, CA 95382
(350) 206-2800
Gr: K-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Ecademy Charter At Crane
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Cahill Ave.
Turlock, CA 95381
(209) 669-3410
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Ave.
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 667-0895
Gr: K-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Turlock, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Turlock, CA include Walnut Elementary Education Center, Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School and Julien Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Turlock?
12 public elementary schools are located in Turlock.
What is the racial composition of students in Turlock?
Turlock public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% 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 Turlock are often viewed compared to one another?

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