For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,648 students in Avenal, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Avenal, CA are Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day, Avenal Elementary School and Reef-sunset Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avenal, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Avenal have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Avenal, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
861 Monterey St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-0460
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Avenal Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 South First Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5173
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-5173
Gr: K-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Reef-sunset Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
608 North First Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4128
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4128
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Tamarack Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Union Ave.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4051
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-4051
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Reef-sunset Primary Community Day
Alternative School
500 South First St.
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-1441
Avenal, CA 93204
(559) 386-1441
Gr: 3-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Avenal, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Avenal, CA include Reef-sunset Secondary Community Day, Avenal Elementary School and Reef-sunset Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Avenal?
5 public elementary schools are located in Avenal.
What is the racial composition of students in Avenal?
Avenal public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Avenal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Avenal include: Avenal Elementary School vs. Tamarack Elementary School, Tamarack Elementary School vs. Avenal Elementary School
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