For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,961 students in Gonzales, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Gonzales, CA are La Gloria Elementary School, Gonzales High School and Fairview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Gonzales have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gonzales, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Gloria Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Elko St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3663
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3663
Gr: K-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Gonzales High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Fifth St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-2495
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-2495
Gr: 9-12 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Fourth St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3704
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3704
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gonzales, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Gonzales, CA include La Gloria Elementary School, Gonzales High School and Fairview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gonzales?
3 public schools are located in Gonzales.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales?
Gonzales public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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