For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,383 students in Taft, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taft, CA are Parkview Elementary School, Conley Elementary School and Taft Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taft, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taft have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Taft, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 A St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4164
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4164
Grades: K-3
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Conley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
623 Rose Ave.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4117
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4117
Grades: K-3
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Taft Primary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
212 Lucard St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4151
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4151
Grades: K-3
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Sixth St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-2127
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-2127
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Sixth St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-3113
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-3113
Grades: 2-5
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Taylor St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4236
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4236
Grades: K-3
| 255 students
Taft, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Taft Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
623 Rose Ave
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Grades: 5-8
| 2 students
West Side Rop Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
515 9th St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2390
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2390
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Westside Independent Study High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
900 North 10th St
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2361
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2361
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Taft, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taft, CA include Parkview Elementary School, Conley Elementary School and Taft Primary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taft?
6 public elementary schools are located in Taft.
What is the racial composition of students in Taft?
Taft public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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