Lee Vining Elementary

Lee Vining Elementary is a public elementary school in Lee Vining, CA, part of the Eastern Sierra Unified. The school serves approximately 96 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0/10, placing it in the 97.8th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 39% proficiency in math, 3 points above the state average and 57% in reading/language arts, 11 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $117,719, where 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 96 students, Lee Vining Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Lee Vining Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.