For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,495 students in Galt, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Galt, CA are Marengo Ranch Elementary School, Lake Canyon Elementary School and River Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Galt, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Galt have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Galt, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marengo Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Elk Hills Dr.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-5470
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-5470
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Lake Canyon Ave.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-5200
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-5200
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 Vintage Oak Ave.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-4614
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-4614
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #44.
Vernon E. Greer Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
248 West A St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-2641
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-2641
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #55.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21 C St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-1564
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-1564
Grades: K-6
| 515 students
Galt, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Galt Community High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
231 South Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632
Galt, CA 95632
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Galt, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Galt, CA include Marengo Ranch Elementary School, Lake Canyon Elementary School and River Oaks Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Galt?
5 public elementary schools are located in Galt.
What is the racial composition of students in Galt?
Galt public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% 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 Galt are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Galt include: Vernon E. Greer Elementary School vs. Valley Oaks Elementary School, Valley Oaks Elementary School vs. Vernon E. Greer Elementary School, Lake Canyon Elementary School vs. River Oaks Elementary School
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