For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,940 students in Escalon, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Escalon, CA are Van Allen Elementary School, Escalon Charter Academy and El Portal Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Escalon, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Escalon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Escalon, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21051 East Highway 120
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-2931
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-2931
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Escalon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1520 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-3591
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-3591
Gr: K-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
El Portal Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 First St.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Dent Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1998 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7031
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7031
Gr: K-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Escalon, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Escalon Unified Community Day (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
805 First St.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095
Gr: 6 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Escalon, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Escalon, CA include Van Allen Elementary School, Escalon Charter Academy and El Portal Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Escalon?
4 public elementary schools are located in Escalon.
What is the racial composition of students in Escalon?
Escalon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% 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 Escalon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Escalon include: Dent Elementary School vs. Van Allen Elementary School, Escalon Charter Academy vs. Van Allen Elementary School, Van Allen Elementary School vs. Dent Elementary School
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