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Best Taft Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,383 students in Taft, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taft, CA are Parkview Elementary School, Conley Elementary School and Taft Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taft, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taft have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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 Taft, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
520 A St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4164
Gr: K-3 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Conley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
623 Rose Ave.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4117
Gr: K-3 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Taft Primary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
212 Lucard St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-4151
Gr: K-3 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Sixth St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 765-2127
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 Sixth St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-3113
Gr: 2-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
318 Taylor St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-4236
Gr: K-3 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Taft, California

Taft, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
623 Rose Ave
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-1521
Gr: 5-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
515 9th St.
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2390
Gr: 9-12
900 North 10th St
Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763-2361
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Taft, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taft, CA include Parkview Elementary School, Conley Elementary School and Taft Primary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taft?
6 public elementary schools are located in Taft.
What is the racial composition of students in Taft?
Taft public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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