For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 440 students in Laton, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Laton, CA are Laton Elementary School and Laton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laton, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Laton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Laton, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6065 Latonia
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Laton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6065 East Latonia
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Laton Online Academy
Alternative School
6259 Dewoody
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4015
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4015
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Laton, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Laton, CA include Laton Elementary School and Laton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Laton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Laton.
What is the racial composition of students in Laton?
Laton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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