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Elementary Schools in Los Banos, California

Below Average2024–25 data14 schools · avg 34.8/100

Los Banos, California has 14 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 34.8/100 — 9.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Pacheco High at 53/100, where 13.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Los Banos schools average 8.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.4% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
34.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.4
19.3 – 52.7
Avg Exceeded %
8.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
26.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores

How Los Banos schools compare

Los Banos's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.8 — 9.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.3 to 52.7, a 33.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Pacheco High with a Scope Score of 53 and 13.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Los Banos averages 26.4%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Los Banos

2 Culture First12 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Los Banos ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Pacheco High
Los Banos Unified Building Momentum
13.1%Solid
53/100
2Los Banos High
Los Banos Unified Building Momentum
9.3%Solid
52/100
3Grasslands Elementary
Los Banos Unified Culture First
15.4%Developing
44/100
4San Luis High (Continuation)
Los Banos Unified Building Momentum
2.0%Developing
40/100
5Charleston Elementary
Los Banos Unified Culture First
11.7%Developing
37/100
6Westside Union Elementary
Los Banos Unified Building Momentum
12.0%Developing
36/100
7Crossroads Alternative Education Center
Los Banos Unified Building Momentum
0.9%Developing
36/100
8Volta Elementary
Los Banos Unified Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
36/100
9Lorena Falasco Elementary
Los Banos Unified Building Momentum
11.9%Developing
30/100
10R. M. Miano Elementary
Los Banos Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
27/100
11Valley Los Banos Community
Merced County Office of Education Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
27/100
12Mercey Springs Elementary
Los Banos Unified Building Momentum
5.5%Needs Support
25/100
13Los Banos Elementary
Los Banos Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Needs Support
23/100
14Henry Miller Elementary
Los Banos Unified Building Momentum
4.5%Needs Support
19/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Los Banos

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Our Lady of Fatima School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 150 students
12:1Private
Los Banos Adventist School
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 24 students
12:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Los Banos

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Los Banos good?
Los Banos's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.8/100, which is 9.0 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Los Banos?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Los Banos is Pacheco High with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 13.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Los Banos schools compare to the state average?
Los Banos elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.0 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.3 to 52.7, a 33.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Banos?
Los Banos has 14 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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