For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,297 students in Hilmar, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Hilmar, CA are Hilmar High School, Elim Elementary School and Hilmar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hilmar, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hilmar have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hilmar, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilmar High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7807 North Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-5903
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-5903
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Elim Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7677 North Lander Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-1082
Gr: K-5 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Hilmar Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7528 North Scholar Way
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 632-8847
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Irwin High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20384 Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0276
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0276
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Merquin Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20316 West Third Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 634-4938
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Colony Basic Skills Alternative High School
Alternative School
20384 Geer Ave.
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0277
Hilmar, CA 95324
(209) 667-0277
Gr: 9-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hilmar, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hilmar, CA include Hilmar High School, Elim Elementary School and Hilmar Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hilmar?
7 public schools are located in Hilmar.
What is the racial composition of students in Hilmar?
Hilmar public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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