Marengo Ranch Elementary

Marengo Ranch Elementary serves 474 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in Galt, California, earning a solid 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. The school ranks in the 72nd percentile statewide, placing #2640 out of 9,566 California elementary schools, indicating above-average performance compared to peers across the state. With 21 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22.6 to 1.

Academically, Marengo Ranch shows particular strength in English Language Arts, where 57% of students achieve proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics performance stands at 45% proficient or above, presenting an area with room for continued growth and development. The school serves a stable community in the 95632 ZIP code, where families enjoy a median household income of $91,315 and median home values of $466,200.

The neighborhood maintains a low poverty rate of 7.3%, though with 20% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, there's opportunity for increased educational attainment in the broader community. Located on Elk Hills Drive, Marengo Ranch Elementary sits in a town setting on the fringe of Sacramento County's urban area, providing students with a blend of small-town community feel and access to greater metropolitan resources.

The student-teacher ratio at Marengo Ranch Elementary is 22.6:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.