Schools in Atwater, California (2025)
12 schools · 8,653 students · 12 public · median Enrollment 528.
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Ranked schools in Atwater
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 145Peggy Heller ElementaryAtwater · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 712 students
- 245Elmer Wood ElementaryAtwater · Public Elementary49% Math proficiency · 514 students
- 340Thomas Olaeta ElementaryAtwater · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 374 students
- 430Mitchell ElementaryAtwater · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 528 students
- 529Mitchell IntermediateAtwater · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 744 students
- 629Shaffer ElementaryAtwater · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 405 students
- 725Buhach Colony HighAtwater · Public High20% Math proficiency · 1,704 students
- 824Bellevue Senior ElementaryAtwater · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 178 students
- 923Juniper ElementaryAtwater · Public Elementary73.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 495 students
- 1022Aileen Colburn ElementaryAtwater · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 371 students
- 1120Bellevue ElementaryAtwater · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 599 students
- 1220Atwater HighAtwater · Public High16% Math proficiency · 2,029 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peggy Heller Elementary Atwater · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 712 |
| 2 | Elmer Wood Elementary Atwater · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 45.0 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 3 | Thomas Olaeta Elementary Atwater · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 40.4 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 374 |
| 4 | Mitchell Elementary Atwater · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 30.1 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 528 |
| 5 | Mitchell Intermediate Atwater · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 29.0 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 744 |
| 6 | Shaffer Elementary Atwater · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 28.6 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 405 |
| 7 | Buhach Colony High Atwater · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 1,704 |
| 8 | Bellevue Senior Elementary Atwater · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 24.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 178 |
| 9 | Juniper Elementary Atwater · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 23.3 Lower 50% | 73.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 495 |
| 10 | Aileen Colburn Elementary Atwater · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 21.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 371 |
| 11 | Bellevue Elementary Atwater · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 20.1 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 599 |
| 12 | Atwater High Atwater · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.8 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 2,029 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Atwater?
Peggy Heller Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Atwater with a Success Index (US) of 45.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Atwater?
Atwater has 12 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) educating 8,653 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Atwater?
The median Enrollment across schools in Atwater is 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.