For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,738 students in Los Banos, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Los Banos, CA are Westside Union Elementary School, Charleston Elementary School and Volta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Banos, 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 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Los Banos have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Los Banos, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Union Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
659 K St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-9390
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-9390
Grades: K-6
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18463 West Charleston Rd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-5270
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-5270
Grades: K-6
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Volta Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24307 West Ingomar Grade
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2912
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2912
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Grasslands Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1951 Mission Dr.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2122
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2122
Grades: K-6
| 892 students
Rank: #55.
Mercey Springs Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 South Mercey Springs Rd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-0302
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-0302
Grades: K-6
| 620 students
Rank: #66.
Lorena Falasco Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Overland Ave.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5834
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5834
Grades: K-6
| 713 students
Rank: #77.
Henry Miller Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
545 West L St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3816
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3816
Grades: K-6
| 713 students
Rank: #88.
R. M. Miano Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1129 B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3877
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-3877
Grades: K-6
| 763 students
Rank: #99.
Los Banos Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Seventh St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4981
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4981
Grades: K-6
| 541 students
Rank: #1010.
Crossroads Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
929 West Pacheco Blvd.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4013
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-4013
Grades: K-12
| 188 students
Los Banos, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Green Valley Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1149 E. B St.
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 675-7699
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 675-7699
Grades: K-8
| 204 students
Los Banos Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 H St
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5600
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 827-5600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Los Banos, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Los Banos, CA include Westside Union Elementary School, Charleston Elementary School and Volta Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Los Banos?
10 public elementary schools are located in Los Banos.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Banos?
Los Banos public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% 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 Los Banos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Los Banos include: Westside Union Elementary School vs. Charleston Elementary School, R. M. Miano Elementary School vs. Volta Elementary School, Volta Elementary School vs. R. M. Miano Elementary School
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