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9 schools in Patterson

California · Public K-12

Patterson, California runs 9 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 5,778 students across 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Patterson

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,778
-41 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
+1 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
9%
was 12%
% Hispanic
77%
was 73%
% Black
5%
was 6%
% Asian
4%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Apricot Valley ElementaryElementaryKG-06788
Creekside MiddleMiddle07-08907
Del Puerto HighHigh09-1292
Las Palmas ElementaryElementaryKG-06642
Northmead ElementaryElementaryKG-06528
Open Valley Independent StudyCombinedKG-12100
Patterson HighHigh09-121,830
Walnut Grove ElementaryElementaryKG-06744
West Valley Learning CenterElementaryKG-KG147

About Patterson

Patterson is a moderately sized California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 9 schools and 5,778 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 642, meaningfully above the state mean of about 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Patterson has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,819 students to 5,778. Over that span, Patterson added 1 school, going from 8 to 9. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment climbed from 73% to 77%.

On this page, the community for Patterson discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Patterson, California?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Patterson, with a combined enrollment of about 5,778.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Patterson?
Patterson has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Patterson?
Patterson High is the largest public school in Patterson by enrollment, with approximately 1,830 students.
What school districts serve Patterson?
Patterson public schools are operated by Patterson Joint Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Patterson cover?
Public schools in Patterson serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.