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Top 5 Best Atwater Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,005 students in Atwater, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Atwater, CA are Peggy Heller Elementary School, Elmer Wood Elementary School and Thomas Olaeta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atwater, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Atwater have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Atwater, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peggy Heller Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Lake View Dr.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6517
Grades: K-8
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
Elmer Wood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1271 West Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6143
Grades: K-6
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Olaeta Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2266 High St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6148
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1434 California St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6145
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1761 Grove Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6112
Grades: K-6
| 550 students
Rank: #66.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 East Bellevue Rd.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6140
Grades: K-6
| 621 students
Rank: #77.
Aileen Colburn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Heller St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6136
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #88.
Atwater Senior Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Juniper Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6515
Grades: 6-8
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juniper Elementary School
661 East Juniper Ave.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-9930
Grades: K-6
| 420 students
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Atwater, California 九游体育s (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Atwater Junior Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1434 California St.
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 357-6100
Grades: K-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Atwater, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Atwater, CA include Peggy Heller Elementary School, Elmer Wood Elementary School and Thomas Olaeta Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Atwater?
9 public elementary schools are located in Atwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Atwater?
Atwater public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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