For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,645 students in 93280, CA (there are , serving 123 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 93280, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 93280, CA are Wasco High School, John L. Prueitt Elementary School and James A. Forrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93280 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93280, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93280, CA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wasco High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7400
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,733 students
Rank: #22.
John L. Prueitt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7180
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7180
Grades: K-5
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
James A. Forrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N. Griffith Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7100
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7100
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Palm Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1017 Palm Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7130
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7130
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Teresa Burke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Filburn St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7480
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7480
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #66.
Pond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29585 Pond Rd.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 792-2545
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 792-2545
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #77.
Semitropic Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25300 Highway 46
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-6412
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-6412
Grades: K-8
| 151 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Griffith Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7140
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7140
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #99.
Karl F. Clemens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
523 Brd.way Ave.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7120
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7120
Grades: K-5
| 546 students
Rank: #1010.
Kings Valley Academy Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 W. Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(559) 242-2506
Wasco, CA 93280
(559) 242-2506
Grades: K-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: #1111.
Wasco Independence High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Poso Dr.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7450
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-7450
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
93280, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Kern Vocational Training Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2150 Seventh St.
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-3045
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 93280, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 93280, CA include Wasco High School, John L. Prueitt Elementary School and James A. Forrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 93280?
11 public schools are located in 93280.
What percentage of students in 93280 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 93280 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 93280?
93280 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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