For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,153 students in 95382, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 724 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 95382, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95382, CA are Walnut Elementary Education Center, Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School and John H. Pitman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95382 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95382, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95382, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Elementary Education Center
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4219 North Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 664-9907
Gr: K-6 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 West Springer Dr.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 668-9600
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 668-9600
Gr: K-6 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
John H. Pitman High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2525 West Christoffersen Pkwy.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 656-1592
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 656-1592
Gr: 9-12 | 1,986 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Turlock Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3951 North Walnut Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0881
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 667-0881
Gr: 7-8 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Dennis G. Earl Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4091 North Olive Ave.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-1090
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-1090
Gr: K-6 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Walter M. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Georgetown St.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-7231
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 634-7231
Gr: K-6 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Crowell Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
118 North Ave.
Turlock, CA 95382
(350) 206-2800
Turlock, CA 95382
(350) 206-2800
Gr: K-6 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 95382, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95382, CA include Walnut Elementary Education Center, Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School and John H. Pitman High School.
How many public schools are located in 95382?
7 public schools are located in 95382.
What percentage of students in 95382 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 95382 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95382?
95382 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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