Public schools in Gustine, CA
5 open public schools with an address in Gustine, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,402
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Gustine public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Gustine, CA: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,402 students, an average of 351 per school. The largest campus is Gustine High (531 students), and the largest elementary school is Gustine Elementary (483).
Every listed school belongs to Gustine Unified. 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 21:1, similar to 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 80% 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 Gustine
Elementary schools in Gustine
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustine Elementary Gustine Unified | KG–05 | 483 | 23:1 |
Middle schools in Gustine
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustine Middle Gustine Unified | 06–08 | 370 | 19:1 |
High schools in Gustine
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustine High Gustine Unified | 09–12 | 531 | 19.5:1 | |
| Pioneer High (Continuation) Gustine Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 18 | 22.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Gustine
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Headstart Gustine Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.6%
- Hispanic87.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Gustine schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,402 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gustine
How many public schools are in Gustine, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Gustine: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,402 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gustine?
All listed public schools with an address in Gustine belong to Gustine Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Gustine?
Gustine High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gustine, with 531 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gustine?
No school with an address in Gustine is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Gustine schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gustine public schools is 21:1, similar to 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 Gustine 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