Best Schools in Benton, California
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$278,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
Pending
test data coming
Median Home
$278,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Median household income
- $65,158
- Median home value
- $278,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 86%
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Benton compares
Median household income
$65k
65% of California median
About Schools in Benton, California
Benton, California is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
Benton is served by 1 school district: Eastern Sierra Unified. These districts collectively serve 368 students.
Benton's community shows 19% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $65,158. The poverty rate in the area is 11.4%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 students · Kindergarten–5th | — |
Schools in Benton
Benton, California · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$65,158
Median Home Value
$278,600
Population
297
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Community Profile
Benton has a median household income of $65,158. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $278,600. The area has a poverty rate of 11.4%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- 1
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Common questions about schools in Benton, California
How many schools are in Benton, California?
Benton has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
How many school districts serve Benton, California?
Benton is served by 1 school district: Eastern Sierra Unified.
What is the education level in Benton, California?
According to Census data, 19% of adults in Benton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Benton, California?
The median household income in Benton is approximately $65,158 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Benton, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.