For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 825 students in Terra Bella, CA (there are , serving 10 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Terra Bella, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Terra Bella, CA are Carl Smith Middle School, Terra Bella Elementary School and Saucelito Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terra Bella, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Terra Bella have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Terra Bella, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carl Smith Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23825 Avenue 92
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4451
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4451
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Terra Bella Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9364 Road 238
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4451
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 535-4451
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Saucelito Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17615 Avenue 104
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 784-2164
Terra Bella, CA 93270
(559) 784-2164
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Terra Bella, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Terra Bella, CA include Carl Smith Middle School, Terra Bella Elementary School and Saucelito Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Terra Bella?
3 public schools are located in Terra Bella.
What percentage of students in Terra Bella go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Terra Bella are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Terra Bella?
Terra Bella public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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