For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 8,267 students in Delano, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Delano, CA are Columbine Elementary School, La Vina Middle School and Morningside. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delano, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Delano have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Delano, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2240 Road 160
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-8501
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
La Vina Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1331 Browning Rd.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Morningside
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Summer Dr.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2700
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2700
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Almond Tree Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 West 15th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-3641
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Wonderful College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2070 Veneto St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2887
Gr: K-12 | 1,857 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Harvest Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1320 Vassar Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2725
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-2725
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Nueva Vista Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Garces Hwy.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5070
Gr: K-6 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1999 Norwalk St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5060
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5060
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Del Vista Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Quincy St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5040
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5040
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Hiett Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 474-4911
Gr: K-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Albany Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 West 20th Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5020
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5020
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Princeton Street Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1959 Princeton St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5080
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5080
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Cecil Avenue Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Cecil Ave.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1318 Clinton St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5050
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5050
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Delano, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Turning Point Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1980 Norwalk St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5000
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-5000
Gr: 6-8
Valencia (Ygnacio) High (alternative) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1925 Randolph St.
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4188
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 720-4188
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Delano, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Delano, CA include Columbine Elementary School, La Vina Middle School and Morningside.
How many public elementary schools are located in Delano?
14 public elementary schools are located in Delano.
What is the racial composition of students in Delano?
Delano 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).
Which public elementary schools in Delano are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Delano include: Del Vista Math And Science Academy vs. Albany Park Elementary School, Albany Park Elementary School vs. Del Vista Math And Science Academy
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