For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,223 students in Shafter, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shafter, CA are Maple Elementary School, Golden Oak Elementary School and Sequoia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shafter, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shafter have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Shafter, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29161 Fresno Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4439
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-4439
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Golden Oak Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
190 South Wall
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8670
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8670
Grades: K-6
| 713 students
Rank: #33.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Fresno Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8740
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8740
Grades: K-6
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
331 North Shafter Ave.
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8650
Shafter, CA 93263
(661) 746-8650
Grades: K-6
| 637 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shafter, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shafter, CA include Maple Elementary School, Golden Oak Elementary School and Sequoia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shafter?
4 public elementary schools are located in Shafter.
What is the racial composition of students in Shafter?
Shafter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Shafter are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Shafter include: Redwood Elementary School vs. Golden Oak Elementary School, Sequoia Elementary School vs. Golden Oak Elementary School, Golden Oak Elementary School vs. Sequoia Elementary School
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