Public schools in Delano, CA
18 open public schools with an address in Delano, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,206
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Delano public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Delano, CA: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,206 students, an average of 678 per school. The largest campus is Wonderful College Prep Academy (1,845 students), and the largest elementary school is Pioneer (1,043).
Delano Union Elementary operates the most schools here (12), and 3 regular districts have at least one Delano campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 87% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Delano
Elementary schools in Delano
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Park Elementary Delano Union Elementary | KG–05 | 319 | 19.2:1 | |
| Columbine Elementary Columbine Elementary | KG–08 | 172 | 17.9:1 | |
| Del Vista Math and Science Academy Delano Union Elementary · Charter | KG–05 | 526 | 20.5:1 | |
| Fremont Elementary Delano Union Elementary | KG–05 | 440 | 20.4:1 | |
| Harvest Elementary Delano Union Elementary | KG–05 | 365 | 17.8:1 | |
| Morningside Delano Union Elementary | KG–05 | 477 | 22:1 | |
| Nueva Vista Language Academy Delano Union Elementary · Charter | KG–05 | 684 | 19.8:1 | |
| Pioneer Delano Union Elementary | KG–08 | 1,043 | 20.8:1 | |
| Princeton Street Elementary Delano Union Elementary | KG–05 | 308 | 19.6:1 | |
| Terrace Elementary Delano Union Elementary | KG–05 | 363 | 20.2:1 |
Middle schools in Delano
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almond Tree Middle Delano Union Elementary | 06–08 | 554 | 19.4:1 | |
| Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy Delano Union Elementary · Charter | 06–08 | 585 | 19.6:1 | |
| La Vina Middle Delano Union Elementary | 06–08 | 521 | 19.8:1 |
High schools in Delano
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar E. Chavez High Delano Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,318 | 22.5:1 | |
| Delano High Delano Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,221 | 20.9:1 | |
| Robert F. Kennedy High Delano Joint Union High | 09–12 | 1,394 | 22.5:1 | |
| Valley High Delano Joint Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 71 | 11.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Delano
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderful College Prep Academy Wonderful College Prep Academy District · Charter | KG–12 | 1,845 | 20.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic89.1%
- Black0.5%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Delano schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,206 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Delano
How many public schools are in Delano, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Delano: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 12,206 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Delano?
Schools with an address in Delano belong to 4 education agencies, led by Delano Union Elementary (12 schools), Delano Joint Union High (4 schools), Columbine Elementary (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Delano?
Robert F. Kennedy High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Delano, with 1,394 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Delano?
Yes. 4 of the 18 public schools in Delano are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy, Del Vista Math and Science Academy, Nueva Vista Language Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Delano schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Delano public schools is 20:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Delano guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities