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Best Benicia Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,911 students in Benicia, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benicia, CA are Matthew Turner Elementary School, Joe Henderson Elementary School and Mary Farmar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benicia, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benicia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Benicia, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthew Turner Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
540 Rose Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8390
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Joe Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
650 Hastings Dr.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8370
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Mary Farmar Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Military West
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8350
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Robert Semple Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2015 East Third St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8360
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Benicia Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Southampton Rd.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8340
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Benicia, California

Benicia, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mills Elementary School (Closed 2006)
401 East K St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-1565
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Benicia, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Benicia, CA include Matthew Turner Elementary School, Joe Henderson Elementary School and Mary Farmar Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benicia?
5 public elementary schools are located in Benicia.
What is the racial composition of students in Benicia?
Benicia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Benicia are often viewed compared to one another?

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