For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,347 students in Galt, CA (there are , serving 35 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Galt, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Galt have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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.
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
997 Park Terrace Dr.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-5462
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-5462
Grades: 7-8
| 771 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Ranch High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12945 Marengo Rd.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4250
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 943 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Galt High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 North Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-3081
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-3081
Grades: 9-12
| 963 students
Rank: #88.
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
Rank: #99.
Estrellita Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12935 Marengo Rd.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-5318
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-5318
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
902 Caroline St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4545
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4545
Grades: K
| 108 students
Galt, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 schools in Galt, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Galt, CA include Marengo Ranch Elementary School, Lake Canyon Elementary School and River Oaks Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Galt?
10 public schools are located in Galt.
What percentage of students in Galt go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Galt are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Galt?
Galt public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Galt are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Galt include: Liberty Ranch High School vs. Galt High School, Galt High School vs. Liberty Ranch High School, Vernon E. Greer Elementary School vs. Valley Oaks Elementary School
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