What types of schools are available in Atwater, California?

Atwater, California offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Atwater, California

Q: How many schools are in Atwater, California?

There are 14 schools in Atwater, California, serving 8,780 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Atwater?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Atwater, California, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 14 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

8,780

Total Students

Across Atwater

20.1:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

14 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)10 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 2,029 students at Atwater High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Aileen Colburn Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

2201 Heller St., Atwater, CA 95301

1020 East Bellevue Rd., Atwater, CA 95301

Elmer Wood Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

1271 West Bellevue Rd., Atwater, CA 95301

Peggy Heller Elementary

publicmiddleK-8

201 Lake View Dr., Atwater, CA 95301

Thomas Olaeta Elementary

publicmiddleK-6

2266 High St., Atwater, CA 95301

Mitchell Intermediate

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

1753 Fifth St., Atwater, CA 95301

1761 Grove Ave., Atwater, CA 95301

1434 California St., Atwater, CA 95301

Atwater Senior Academy

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1800 Juniper Ave., Atwater, CA 95301

Bellevue Senior Elementary

publicmiddleGrade 7-8

1020 East Bellevue Rd., Atwater, CA 95301

661 East Juniper Ave., Atwater, CA 95301

2201 Fruitland Ave., Atwater, CA 95301

1800 Buhach Rd., Atwater, CA 95301

Valley Atwater Community

publichighGrade 6-12

1800 Matthew Ave., Atwater, CA 95301

Detailed Overview of Schools in Atwater

Atwater, California is home to 14 schools serving over 8,780 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Atwater, California?

There are 14 schools in Atwater, serving 8,780 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Atwater?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Atwater include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Atwater?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Atwater is 20.1:1.

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