For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,342 students in Fillmore, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fillmore, CA are Rio Vista Elementary School, Heritage Valley Independent Study and Mountain Vista. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fillmore, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fillmore have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Fillmore, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 Edgewood St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-4210
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-4210
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Shiells Dr.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6077
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6077
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Vista
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
918 Fifth St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6781
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6781
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Fillmore Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
543 A St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6055
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6055
Gr: 6-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
San Cayetano Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
514 Mountain View St.
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6040
Fillmore, CA 93016
(805) 524-6040
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fillmore, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fillmore, CA include Rio Vista Elementary School, Heritage Valley Independent Study and Mountain Vista.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fillmore?
5 public elementary schools are located in Fillmore.
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore?
Fillmore public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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