For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,575 students in Hilmar, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hilmar, CA are Elim Elementary School, Hilmar Middle School and Merquin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hilmar, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hilmar have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Hilmar, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elim Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7677 North Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Gr: K-5 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Hilmar Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7528 North Scholar Way
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Merquin Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20316 West Third Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hilmar, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hilmar, CA include Elim Elementary School, Hilmar Middle School and Merquin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hilmar?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hilmar.
What is the racial composition of students in Hilmar?
Hilmar public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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