For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 535 students in Empire, CA (there are , serving 3 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Empire, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Empire, CA are Teel School In Empire and Empire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Empire, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Empire have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Empire, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Teel School In Empire
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5255 1st St.
Empire, CA 95319
(209) 238-6600
Empire, CA 95319
(209) 238-6600
Grades: 5-12
| 161 students
Rank: #22.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5201 First St
Empire, CA 95319
(209) 521-2970
Empire, CA 95319
(209) 521-2970
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Empire, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Empire, CA include Teel School In Empire and Empire Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Empire?
2 public schools are located in Empire.
What percentage of students in Empire go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Empire are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Empire?
Empire public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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