Best Public Schools in Lamont, CA

Lamont, California, is served by four public schools spanning grades K-12, all operating in a high-poverty area, with two elementary schools (Alicante Avenue Elementary and Lamont Elementary), one middle school (Myrtle Avenue Elementary), and one continuation high school (Nueva Continuation High).

Academically, test scores across the Lamont Elementary district's three K-8 schools are below state averages, though Myrtle Avenue Elementary shows relative strength in English and math. Nueva Continuation High has very low test proficiency but achieves a remarkable 97.4% graduation rate with zero dropouts, supported by much higher per-student spending and a very low student-teacher ratio compared to the other schools.

For parents, key positives include all Lamont schools having lower chronic absenteeism than the state average, with the high school and middle school performing particularly well. The Kern High district, which oversees the high school, is ranked higher statewide than the elementary district. While academic improvement is needed, the schools show effectiveness in keeping students engaged and graduating, especially those at risk.