For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 718 students in Durham, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Durham, CA are Durham Intermediate and Durham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durham, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Durham have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Durham, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durham Intermediate
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9416 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4690
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4690
Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Durham Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9421 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4695
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4695
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Durham, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 600
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Mission High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9455 Putney Dr
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Durham, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Durham, CA include Durham Intermediate and Durham Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Durham?
2 public elementary schools are located in Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in Durham?
Durham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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