Snelling-merced Falls Elementary

Snelling-merced Falls Elementary is a public elementary school in Snelling, CA, part of the Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary. The school serves approximately 56 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 88.4th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 33% proficiency in math, 3 points below the state average and 49% in reading/language arts, 2 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $86,250, where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 56 students, Snelling-merced Falls 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, Snelling-merced Falls 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.