For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,348 students in Bishop, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bishop, CA are Round Valley Elementary School, Jill Kinmont Boothe and Bishop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bishop, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bishop have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Bishop, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Round Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 North Round Valley Rd.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 387-2525
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 387-2525
Gr: K-5 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Jill Kinmont Boothe
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
166 Grandview Dr.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 West Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Gr: K-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Home Street Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Cds Home Street
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Gr: 6-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Cds Bishop Elementary School
Alternative School
800 West Elm St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Gr: K-5 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)
Alternative School
656 West Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Bishop, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 North Fowler St
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-4275
Gr: 9-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Bishop Independent Study High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4090 West Line St
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 938-2001
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 938-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 47%
800 W. Elm St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1278
Gr: K-2 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
800 West Elm St
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Inyo County Rop Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Vocational School
166 Grandview Dr.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Gr: 9-12
Phoenix Community (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
160 Grandview Ln.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bishop, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bishop, CA include Round Valley Elementary School, Jill Kinmont Boothe and Bishop Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bishop?
7 public elementary schools are located in Bishop.
What is the racial composition of students in Bishop?
Bishop public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% 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 Bishop are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bishop include: Round Valley Elementary School vs. Bishop Elementary School, Bishop Elementary School vs. Round Valley Elementary School
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