For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 965 students in Wheatland, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheatland, CA are Bear River and Wheatland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatland, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wheatland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wheatland, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear River
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Wheatland Park Dr.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3135
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3135
Gr: 4-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Hooper St.
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3140
Wheatland, CA 95692
(530) 633-3140
Gr: K-3 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheatland, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheatland, CA include Bear River and Wheatland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wheatland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wheatland.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland?
Wheatland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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