For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,239 students in Gonzales, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gonzales, CA are La Gloria Elementary School and Fairview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gonzales have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Gonzales, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Gloria Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Elko St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3663
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3663
Grades: K-5
| 818 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Fourth St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3704
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-3704
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Gonzales, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pinnacles High Continuation School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 939
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 678-3066
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 678-3066
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Somavia High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
650 Elko St.
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-1081
Gonzales, CA 93926
(831) 675-1081
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gonzales, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gonzales, CA include La Gloria Elementary School and Fairview Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gonzales?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gonzales.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales?
Gonzales public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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