For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,911 students in Benicia, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benicia, CA are Matthew Turner Elementary School, Joe Henderson Elementary School and Mary Farmar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benicia, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benicia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Benicia, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matthew Turner Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
540 Rose Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8390
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8390
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Joe Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 Hastings Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8370
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8370
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Farmar Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #44.
Robert Semple Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2015 East Third St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8360
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8360
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #55.
Benicia Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Southampton Rd.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Benicia, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 East K St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-1565
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-1565
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Benicia, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benicia, CA include Matthew Turner Elementary School, Joe Henderson Elementary School and Mary Farmar Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benicia?
5 public elementary schools are located in Benicia.
What is the racial composition of students in Benicia?
Benicia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Benicia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Benicia include: Robert Semple Elementary School vs. Mary Farmar Elementary School, Joe Henderson Elementary School vs. Mary Farmar Elementary School, Joe Henderson Elementary School vs. Matthew Turner Elementary School
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