Best Caliente Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 44 students in Caliente, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Caliente, CA is Piute Mountain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caliente, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Caliente have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Caliente, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piute Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12400 Caliente Creek Rd.
Caliente, CA 93518
(661) 867-2301
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Caliente, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Caliente, CA include Piute Mountain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Caliente?
1 public schools are located in Caliente.
What is the racial composition of students in Caliente?
Caliente public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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