Public schools in Turlock, CA
18 open public schools with an address in Turlock, 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
14,291
18 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
22.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Turlock public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Turlock, CA: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 18 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,291 students, an average of 794 per school. The largest campus is Turlock High (2,479 students), and the largest elementary school is Walnut Elementary Education Center (900).
Turlock Unified operates the most schools here (14), and 2 regular districts have at least one Turlock campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 22.5:1, 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.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 65% 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 Turlock
Elementary schools in Turlock
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatom Elementary Chatom Union | KG–05 | 391 | 23:1 | |
| Crowell Elementary Turlock Unified | KG–06 | 758 | 22.9:1 | |
| Cunningham Elementary Turlock Unified | KG–06 | 597 | 21.3:1 | |
| Dennis G. Earl Elementary Turlock Unified | KG–06 | 817 | 23.3:1 | |
| Julien Elementary Turlock Unified | KG–06 | 826 | 23.6:1 | |
| Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy Turlock Unified · Magnet | KG–05 | 831 | 23.7:1 | |
| Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary Turlock Unified | KG–06 | 753 | 22.8:1 | |
| Wakefield Elementary Turlock Unified | KG–06 | 601 | 20.7:1 | |
| Walnut Elementary Education Center Turlock Unified | KG–06 | 900 | 25.5:1 | |
| Walter M. Brown Elementary Turlock Unified | KG–06 | 645 | 22.2:1 |
Middle schools in Turlock
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin A. Dutcher Middle Turlock Unified | 06–08 | 810 | 21.7:1 | |
| Mountain View Middle Chatom Union | 06–08 | 166 | 23.3:1 | |
| Turlock Junior High Turlock Unified | 06–08 | 1,294 | 21.6:1 |
High schools in Turlock
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Charter Fusion Charter District · Charter | 07–12 | 142 | 35.8:1 | |
| John H. Pitman High Turlock Unified | 09–12 | 1,986 | 22.1:1 | |
| Roselawn High Turlock Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 181 | 18.7:1 | |
| Turlock High Turlock Unified | 09–12 | 2,479 | 20.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Turlock
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eCademy Charter at Crane eCademy Charter at Crane District · Charter | KG–12 | 114 | 15:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26%
- Hispanic61.3%
- Black1.7%
- Asian6.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 18 Turlock schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,291 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Turlock
How many public schools are in Turlock, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Turlock: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 14,291 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Turlock?
Schools with an address in Turlock belong to 4 education agencies, led by Turlock Unified (14 schools), Chatom Union (2 schools), eCademy Charter at Crane District (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 Turlock?
Turlock High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Turlock, with 2,479 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Turlock?
Yes. 2 of the 18 public schools in Turlock are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including eCademy Charter at Crane, Fusion Charter. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Turlock schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Turlock public schools is 22.5:1, 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 Turlock 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