Students
12,206
enrolled at the 18 public schools with a Delano address.
Delano · Kern County
Schools in Delano
Delano’s 11 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 73 to 84.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
1 school is farther out, off this map. Roads © OpenStreetMap (opens in a new tab)
Open the map →Elementary schools
Which elementary schools in Delano score highest?
Columbine Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 84. That is higher than 83 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Columbine Elementary
Columbine Elementary · 93215 · Grades K–8
342937% below the standard
Scope Score 84Strong · 83rd percentile
Rank 2
Pioneer
Delano Union Elementary · 93215 · Grades K–8
222355% below the standard
Scope Score 78Solid · 62nd percentile
Rank 3
Harvest Elementary
Delano Union Elementary · 93215 · Grades K–5
222850% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 60th percentile
Rank 4
Del Vista Math and Science AcademyCharter
Delano Union Elementary · 93215 · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.
172360% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 59th percentile
Rank 5
Nueva Vista Language AcademyCharter
Delano Union Elementary · 93215 · Grades K–5 · Check how it admits students.
212257% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 57th percentile
Rank 6
Albany Park Elementary
Delano Union Elementary · 93215 · Grades K–5
122167% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 57th percentile
Rank 7
Terrace Elementary
Delano Union Elementary · 93215 · Grades K–5
182260% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 50th percentile
Rank 8
Fremont Elementary
Delano Union Elementary · 93215 · Grades K–5
121969% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 50th percentile
Rank 9
Wonderful College Prep AcademyCharter
Kern County Office of Education · 93215 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
162361% below the standard
Scope Score 74Developing · 42nd percentile
Rank 10
Princeton Street Elementary
Delano Union Elementary · 93215 · Grades K–5
141967% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 37th percentile
Show the other 1 elementary school
Rank 11
Morningside
Delano Union Elementary · 93215 · Grades K–5
152659% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 35th percentile
5in 100
The average Delano elementary school had 5 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in Delano score highest?
Columbine Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 89. That is higher than 94 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Columbine Elementary
Columbine Elementary · 93215 · Grades K–8
374221% below the standard
Scope Score 89Strong · 94th percentile
Rank 2
Pioneer
Delano Union Elementary · 93215 · Grades K–8
252847% below the standard
Scope Score 83Strong · 83rd percentile
Rank 3
La Vina Middle
Delano Union Elementary · 93215 · Grades 6–8
252649% below the standard
Scope Score 80Solid · 74th percentile
Rank 4
Almond Tree Middle
Delano Union Elementary · 93215 · Grades 6–8
202654% below the standard
Scope Score 76Solid · 58th percentile
Rank 5
Cecil Avenue Math and Science AcademyCharter
Delano Union Elementary · 93215 · Grades 6–8 · Check how it admits students.
132463% below the standard
Scope Score 75Solid · 50th percentile
Rank 6
Wonderful College Prep AcademyCharter
Kern County Office of Education · 93215 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
132661% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 38th percentile
8in 100
The average Delano middle school had 8 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Which high schools in Delano score highest?
Cesar E. Chavez High is highest, with a Scope Score of 83. That is higher than 82 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Cesar E. Chavez High
Delano Joint Union High · 93215 · Grades 9–12
262648% below the standard
Scope Score 83Strong · 82nd percentile
Rank 2
Wonderful College Prep AcademyCharter
Kern County Office of Education · 93215 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
292546% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 79th percentile
Rank 3
Robert F. Kennedy High
Delano Joint Union High · 93215 · Grades 9–12
222553% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 78th percentile
Rank 4
Delano High
Delano Joint Union High · 93215 · Grades 9–12
192655% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 77th percentile
16in 100
The average Delano high school had 16 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
1 high school not ranked statewide
It is compared only with other continuation schools, so it is listed apart.
- Valley HighContinuation high school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
Three districts run the public schools with a Delano address. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Delano Union Elementary
9schools here
Elementary, Middle. La Vina, Pioneer, Almond Tree, Harvest, Albany Park, Terrace, Fremont, Princeton Street and 1 more.
Open the district →District
Delano Joint Union High
4schools here
High. Cesar E. Chavez, Robert F. Kennedy, Delano High, Valley.
Open the district →District
Columbine Elementary
1school here
Elementary. Columbine Elementary.
Does living in Delano decide which school my child attends?
No. A city can hold schools from more than one district, and attendance boundaries decide which school serves an address. Confirm the school for your address with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
1 private school has a Delano address. It doesn’t take California’s state tests, so we don’t score it.
- Sequoia Christian Academy93215 · 7 students
Open the private-school directory →
4 charter schools have a Delano address. They are in the lists above, marked Charter. Private school names and enrollment are from the California Department of Education’s private school filings and the federal Private School Survey.
Students
Who goes to school here?
12,206 students go to the 18 public schools with a Delano address. 87 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
56–92%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
5in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in Delano?
Are the public schools in Delano good?
Delano’s 11 public elementary schools have Scope Scores from 73 to 84. Of those, 1 is Strong, 7 are Solid and 3 are Developing. Delano’s 6 public middle schools have Scope Scores from 73 to 89. Of those, 2 are Strong, 3 are Solid and 1 is Developing. Delano’s 4 public high schools have Scope Scores from 82 to 83. Of those, 4 are Strong. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in Delano rank highest?
Columbine Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 84. It is Strong, at the 83rd percentile. Columbine Elementary is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 89. It is Strong, at the 94th percentile. Cesar E. Chavez High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 83. It is Strong, at the 82nd percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in Delano compare with California?
The average Delano elementary school had 5 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once. The average Delano middle school had 8 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100. The average Delano high school had 16 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California high school we score had 22 in 100.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
Next
Which places nearby can you look at next?
Delano Union Elementary
The district that runs most public schools here.
Compare schoolsSee the same numbers for each school.
Delano Joint Union HighRuns 4 public schools with a Delano address.
School districts
Before kindergarten
Sources and methodology
This page lists the public schools with a Delano address. They can belong to more than one school district.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
Download these schools (CSV) Free to use under CC BY 4.0 with attribution.