For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 825 students in Terra Bella, CA (there are , serving 21 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Terra Bella, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Terra Bella, CA are Carl Smith Middle School, Terra Bella Elementary School and Saucelito Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terra Bella, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Terra Bella have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Terra Bella, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carl Smith Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23825 Avenue 92
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4451
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4451
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Terra Bella Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9364 Road 238
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4451
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4451
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Saucelito Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17615 Avenue 104
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 784-2164
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 784-2164
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Terra Bella, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Terra Bella, CA include Carl Smith Middle School, Terra Bella Elementary School and Saucelito Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Terra Bella?
3 public schools are located in Terra Bella.
What percentage of students in Terra Bella go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Terra Bella are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Terra Bella?
Terra Bella public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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