For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,892 students in Pinole, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pinole, CA are West County Mandarin, Ellerhorst Elementary School and Stewart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinole, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pinole have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Pinole, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West County Mandarin
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1575 Mann Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1453
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1453
Gr: K-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Ellerhorst Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3501 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1426
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1426
Gr: K-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Hoke Dr.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1410
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1410
Gr: K-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1224 Pinole Valley Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1446
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1446
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Shannon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
685 Marlesta Rd.
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1454
Pinole, CA 94564
(510) 231-1454
Gr: K-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pinole, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pinole, CA include West County Mandarin, Ellerhorst Elementary School and Stewart Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pinole?
5 public elementary schools are located in Pinole.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinole?
Pinole public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% 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 Pinole are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pinole include: Collins Elementary School vs. Stewart Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School vs. Collins Elementary School
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