Best Schools in Los Banos, California
19 schools · 12 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Los Banos?
Use this page to compare every school in Los Banos by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Pacheco High
High · Los Banos Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Grasslands Elementary
Elementary · Los Banos Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Los Banos Junior High
Middle · Los Banos Unified. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Los Banos for 2026 are Pacheco High (6.9/10), Grasslands Elementary (6.9/10), and Los Banos Junior High (6.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
19
16 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$423,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
19
16 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$423,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 6.9/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Los Banos schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Los Banos schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Los Banos
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 15 rated schools; 19 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacheco High | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Grasslands Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Los Banos Junior High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Los Banos Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Volta Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Lorena Falasco Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Los Banos High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Westside Union Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Crossroads Alternative Education Center | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Mercey Springs Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.4/10
- Median household income
- $70,666
- Median home value
- $423,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Avg commute
- 51 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 58%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Los Banos compares
California rank
#546 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.9
below California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$71k
71% of California median
Schools in this city
17
Los Banos Unified runs Los Banos's public schools
16 public schools. Los Banos Unified is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Los Banos is a Los Banos Unified school (16 of 16).
Among 15 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.7 to 6.9 — the spread is inside Los Banos, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Los Banos, California
Los Banos, California is home to 19 schools, including 16 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
With an average rating of 5.4 out of 10, schools in Los Banos show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Los Banos is Pacheco High with a composite score of 6.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Los Banos is served by 1 school district: Los Banos Unified. These districts collectively serve 11,057 students.
Los Banos's community shows 13% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $70,666. The poverty rate in the area is 16.1%.
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
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 892 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.9 |
| 2 | 541 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.5 |
| 3 | 389 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.3 |
| 4 | 713 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.3 |
| 5 | 548 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.8 |
| 6 | 620 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.9 |
| 7 | 371 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.2 |
| 8 | 713 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.9 |
| 9 | 763 students · Kindergarten–6th | 3.7 |
| 10 | 141 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | 3.5 |
Show all 12 elementary schools in Los Banos
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 926 students · 7th–8th | 6.6 | ||
| 2 | 823 students · 7th–8th | 4.3 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Legacy Christian AcademyPrivate 19 students · 1st–6th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,786 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
| 2 | 1,543 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
| 3 | 83 students · 9th–12th | 4.6 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 188 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.2 |
Schools in Los Banos
Los Banos, California · 19 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$70,666
Median Home Value
$423,900
Median Rent
$1,505/mo
Population
49,232
College Educated
13%
Homeownership
58%
Avg Commute
51 min
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Community Profile
Los Banos has a median household income of $70,666. It is a community where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $423,900, with a median rent of $1,505/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.1%. The average commute in the area is 51 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 3
- Other
- 1
Resources
School District
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Los Banos, California
How many schools are in Los Banos, California?
Los Banos has 19 schools, including 16 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Los Banos, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Los Banos is 5.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Los Banos, California?
The top-ranked school in Los Banos on MySchoolScout is Pacheco High with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Los Banos, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Los Banos on MySchoolScout is Grasslands Elementary with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Los Banos, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Los Banos on MySchoolScout is Los Banos Junior High with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What is the best high school in Los Banos, California?
The top-ranked high school in Los Banos on MySchoolScout is Pacheco High with a composite score of 6.9/10.
How many school districts serve Los Banos, California?
Los Banos is served by 1 school district: Los Banos Unified.
What is the education level in Los Banos, California?
According to Census data, 13% of adults in Los Banos have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Los Banos, California?
The median household income in Los Banos is approximately $70,666 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Los Banos, California?
Yes, Los Banos has 3 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is Our Lady of Fatima School with a score of 6.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Los Banos, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Los Banos is 22.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Los Banos, 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.