For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,785 students in Blythe, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Blythe, CA are Felix J. Appleby Elementary School, Margaret White Elementary School and Ruth Brown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blythe, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Blythe have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Blythe, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Felix J. Appleby Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10321 Vernon Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7174
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7174
Gr: K-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Margaret White Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-5159
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-5159
Gr: K-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Ruth Brown Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
241 North Seventh Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7164
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-7164
Gr: K-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Blythe, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Blythe, CA include Felix J. Appleby Elementary School, Margaret White Elementary School and Ruth Brown Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Blythe?
3 public elementary schools are located in Blythe.
What is the racial composition of students in Blythe?
Blythe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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