Public schools in Wasco, CA
10 open public schools with an address in Wasco, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,569
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.3:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Wasco public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Wasco, CA: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,569 students, an average of 557 per school. The largest campus is Wasco High (1,672 students), and the largest elementary school is John L. Prueitt Elementary (621).
Wasco Union Elementary operates the most schools here (6), and 4 regular districts have at least one Wasco campus. 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 21.3:1, 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 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 89% 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 Wasco
Elementary schools in Wasco
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James A. Forrest Elementary Wasco Union Elementary | KG–05 | 576 | 24:1 | |
| John L. Prueitt Elementary Wasco Union Elementary | KG–05 | 621 | 21.4:1 | |
| Karl F. Clemens Elementary Wasco Union Elementary | KG–05 | 551 | 21.2:1 | |
| Pond Elementary Pond Union Elementary | KG–08 | 175 | 17.2:1 | |
| Semitropic Elementary Semitropic Elementary | KG–08 | 140 | 14.6:1 | |
| Teresa Burke Elementary Wasco Union Elementary | KG–05 | 503 | 20.1:1 |
Middle schools in Wasco
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Avenue Middle Wasco Union Elementary | 06–08 | 631 | 21.4:1 | |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle Wasco Union Elementary | 06–08 | 591 | 21.8:1 |
High schools in Wasco
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasco High Wasco Union High | 09–12 | 1,672 | 21.5:1 | |
| Wasco Independence High Wasco Union High · Alternative School | 09–12 | 109 | 17.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.2%
- Hispanic95.5%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Wasco schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,569 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wasco
How many public schools are in Wasco, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Wasco: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,569 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wasco?
Schools with an address in Wasco belong to 4 education agencies, led by Wasco Union Elementary (6 schools), Wasco Union High (2 schools), Pond Union 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 Wasco?
Wasco High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wasco, with 1,672 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wasco?
No school with an address in Wasco 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 Wasco schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wasco public schools is 21.3:1, 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 Wasco 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