For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,130 students in Denair, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Denair, CA are Gratton Charter, Gratton Elementary School and Denair Elementary Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Denair, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Denair have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 Denair, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gratton Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Gratton Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Denair Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Madera Ave.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Denair Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-2510
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Denair Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3460 Lester Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 634-0917
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Denair Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3773 Madera Ave.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-8887
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Denair, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Denair, CA include Gratton Charter, Gratton Elementary School and Denair Elementary Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Denair?
6 public elementary schools are located in Denair.
What is the racial composition of students in Denair?
Denair public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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