For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 597 students in 93242, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 93242, CA are Laton High School, Laton Elementary School and Laton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 93242 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 93242, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93242, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6449 Dewoody
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Laton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6065 Latonia
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Laton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6065 East Latonia
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4030
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Laton Online Academy
Alternative School
6259 Dewoody
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4015
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4015
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
93242, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Laton Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6449 Dewoody St
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Laton, CA 93242
(559) 922-4080
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 93242, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 93242, CA include Laton High School, Laton Elementary School and Laton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 93242?
4 public schools are located in 93242.
What is the racial composition of students in 93242?
93242 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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