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18 schools in Delano

California · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Delano number 18, teaching approximately 12,206 California students, an average of 678 per campus.

7-year change in Delano

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
12,206
-533 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
18
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
89%
was 88%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
8%
was 10%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Albany Park ElementaryElementaryKG-05319
Almond Tree MiddleMiddle06-08554
Cecil Avenue Math and Science AcademyMiddle06-08585
Cesar E. Chavez HighHigh09-121,318
Columbine ElementaryElementaryKG-08172
Del Vista Math and Science AcademyElementaryKG-05526
Delano HighHigh09-121,221
Fremont ElementaryElementaryKG-05440
Harvest ElementaryElementaryKG-05365
La Vina MiddleMiddle06-08521
MorningsideElementaryKG-05477
Nueva Vista Language AcademyElementaryKG-05684
PioneerElementaryKG-081,043
Princeton Street ElementaryElementaryKG-05308
Robert F. Kennedy HighHigh09-121,394
Terrace ElementaryElementaryKG-05363
Valley HighHigh09-1271
Wonderful College Prep AcademyCombinedKG-121,845

About Delano

Delano is a mid-sized California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 18 schools and 12,206 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city covers 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 678, noticeably above the state mean of about 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 4%: 12,739 students in SY 2017-18 versus 12,206 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Delano discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Delano?
Delano, California has 18 public K-12 schools serving approximately 12,206 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Delano?
Delano has 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Delano?
Wonderful College Prep Academy is the largest public school in Delano by enrollment, with approximately 1,845 students.
What school districts serve Delano?
Delano is served by 4 public school districts, including Wonderful College Prep Academy District, Delano Union Elementary, Columbine Elementary, Delano Joint Union High.
What grade levels do public schools in Delano cover?
Public schools in Delano serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Delano?
4 of the 18 public schools in Delano are charter schools.