For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,042 students in Patterson, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Patterson, CA are Patterson High School, Open Valley Independent Study and Del Puerto High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patterson, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Patterson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Patterson, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Patterson High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Patterson, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patterson High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 North Seventh St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,830 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Open Valley Independent Study
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 M St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Del Puerto High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
640 M St.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-4720
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Rising Sun
Special Education School
2243 Welty Rd.
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 895-7737
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 895-7737
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Patterson, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Patterson, CA include Patterson High School, Open Valley Independent Study and Del Puerto High School.
How many public high schools are located in Patterson?
4 public high schools are located in Patterson.
What is the racial composition of students in Patterson?
Patterson public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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