For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,282 students in Mc Farland, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Mc Farland, CA are Mcfarland Independent, Mcfarland High School Early College and Horizon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Farland, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mc Farland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mc Farland, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcfarland Independent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Mcfarland High School Early College
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
259 West Sherwood Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3126
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3126
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 South Garzoli Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3081
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3081
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #44.
San Joaquin High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
599 Fifth St.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-6312
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Kern Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
356 West Kern Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3033
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3033
Gr: K-6 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Mcfarland Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 Mast Ave.
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3340
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-3340
Gr: 7-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Browning Road Steam Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 East Perkins
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-2113
Mc Farland, CA 93250
(661) 792-2113
Gr: K-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mc Farland, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mc Farland, CA include Mcfarland Independent, Mcfarland High School Early College and Horizon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mc Farland?
7 public schools are located in Mc Farland.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Farland?
Mc Farland public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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