For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,198 students in Parlier, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Parlier, CA are Riverview Elementary School, S Ben Benavidez Elementary School and Mathew J Brletic Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parlier, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Parlier have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Parlier, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8662 South Lac Jac Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 305-7290
Gr: K-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
S Ben Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13900 Tuolumne St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2963
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-2963
Gr: K-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Mathew J Brletic Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Third St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3551
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3551
Gr: K-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
John C Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13174 East Parlier Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3527
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3527
Gr: K-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tuolumne St.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3595
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-3595
Gr: K-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Parlier, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Parlier, CA include Riverview Elementary School, S Ben Benavidez Elementary School and Mathew J Brletic Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Parlier?
5 public elementary schools are located in Parlier.
What is the racial composition of students in Parlier?
Parlier public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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