For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,014 students in Caruthers, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Caruthers, CA are Alvina Elementary Charter and Caruthers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caruthers, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Caruthers have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Caruthers, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alvina Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
295 West Saginaw Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 864-9411
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 864-9411
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Caruthers Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13699 South Quince, Quince Ave
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 864-6500
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 864-6500
Grades: K-8
| 838 students
Caruthers, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marc Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2580 West Tahoe Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 495-6429
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559) 495-6429
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Caruthers, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Caruthers, CA include Alvina Elementary Charter and Caruthers Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Caruthers?
2 public elementary schools are located in Caruthers.
What is the racial composition of students in Caruthers?
Caruthers public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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