Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 93465

In Templeton, California (zip code 93465), three elementary schools within the Templeton Unified district serve a combined 902 students across complementary grade spans: Templeton Elementary (K-2), Vineyard Elementary (3-5), and the smaller K-8 Templeton Home program.

For parents comparing academic performance, Vineyard Elementary stands out, with students consistently scoring above state and district averages, especially in science. Templeton Elementary serves only grades K-2, so it does not have standardized test scores for comparison. The Templeton Home program shows lower test scores but has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 1.5%, far better than the other schools and state average.

Overall, the Templeton Unified district performs above state averages. An interesting finding is that Vineyard Elementary has the strongest academic results despite the lowest per-student spending and largest class sizes, while Templeton Home has more funding per student and a better student-teacher ratio but weaker academic performance, suggesting factors beyond resources influence outcomes.