For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,745 students in Mc Farland, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mc Farland, CA are Mcfarland Independent, Horizon Elementary School and Kern Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Farland, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mc Farland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mc Farland, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcfarland Independent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 South Garzoli Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3081
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3081
Gr: K-6 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #33.
Kern Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
356 West Kern Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3033
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3033
Gr: K-6 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Browning Road Steam Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 East Perkins
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-2113
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-2113
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mc Farland, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mc Farland, CA include Mcfarland Independent, Horizon Elementary School and Kern Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mc Farland?
4 public elementary schools are located in Mc Farland.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Farland?
Mc Farland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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