For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,949 students in Mendota, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Mendota, CA are Mendota Community Day, Mendota High School and Mendota Continuation High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendota, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mendota have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mendota, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendota Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Mendota High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Belmont Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-1993
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-1993
Gr: 9-12 | 1,085 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Mendota Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #44.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Bass Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-2014
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-2014
Gr: K-6 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Mccabe Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 South Derrick St.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4262
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4262
Gr: 2-6 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Mendota Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1258 East Belmont Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4301
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4301
Gr: 7-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1599 Fifth St.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4365
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4365
Gr: K-1 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mendota, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mendota, CA include Mendota Community Day, Mendota High School and Mendota Continuation High School.
How many public schools are located in Mendota?
7 public schools are located in Mendota.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendota?
Mendota public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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