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Best Vallejo Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 9,471 students in Vallejo, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vallejo, CA are Cave Language Academy, Donaldson Way Elementary School and Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vallejo, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vallejo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Vallejo, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cave Language Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
770 Tregaskis Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8410
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Donaldson Way Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
430 Donaldson Way
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 644-4486
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1698 Oakwood Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8730
Gr: K-6 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
American Canyon Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Benton Way
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 259-8592
Gr: 6-8 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Glen Cove Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Glen Cove Pkwy.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8491
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Mit Griffin Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
233 Hobbs Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 552-6482
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Dan Mini Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Lorenzo Dr.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8570
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Mare Island Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Positive Pl.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 552-6482
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Vallejo Charter
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2833 Tennessee St.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8620
Gr: K-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Federal Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Daniels Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8460
Gr: K-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Grace Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1080 Porter St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8580
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Annie Pennycook Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3620 Fernwood Dr.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8590
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Hogan Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Rosewood Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-3510
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Steffan Manor Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
815 Cedar St.
Vallejo, CA 94591
(707) 556-8640
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
Johnston Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
612 Del Mar Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8420
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
146 Rainier Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8550
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Elite Public
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Whitney Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 652-3142
Gr: K-12 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Mare Island Health And Fitness Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Rickover St.
Vallejo, CA 94592
(707) 556-8560
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Corcoran Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94589
(707) 556-8740
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1309 Ensign Ave.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8500
Gr: K-6 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Carolina St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 556-8540
Gr: K-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Vallejo, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vallejo, CA include Cave Language Academy, Donaldson Way Elementary School and Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vallejo?
21 public elementary schools are located in Vallejo.
What is the racial composition of students in Vallejo?
Vallejo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% 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 Vallejo are often viewed compared to one another?

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