Warner's Ranch · Photo: Historic American Buildings Survey - Jack E. Boucher · Public domainJulian’s public schools score below 62% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 37% of Julian’s students scored proficient, below the California average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving Julian, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Julian’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 542 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Julian’s, its schools beat 27%, lower than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Julian runs its own schools through grade 8, then shares
Julian Elementary (K–5) and Julian Junior High (6–8) are Julian’s own. From grade 9, students attend the Julian Union High School District: Julian High. The high school’s own results earn a B, the highest on the path. See the path ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 27% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Spending and class size
Julian Union High spends $35,119 per student and Julian Union Elementary $24,561, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Julian Charter and Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy, online schools, are based here too; they aren’t counted as local schools. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Julian’s grade
C+: better than 38% of California school districts. Test scores are below the California average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Julian, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Julian
Julian Elementary
Grades K–5 · 189 students · 19:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Julian
Julian High
Grades 9–12 · 112 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Julian
Julian High
Grades 9–12 · 112 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Julian
Julian High
Grades 9–12 · 112 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Julian
Julian High
Grades 9–12 · 112 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Julian runs its own schools through grade 8 (Julian Union Elementary School District). From grade 9, students attend the Julian Union High School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Julian
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Julian vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Julian’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Julian | C+ | Julian Union Elementary K–8 · Julian Union High 9–12 |
Every school in Julian
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Julian’s schools
Are Julian’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Julian children attend score below 62% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 27%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Julian in?
Two districts: Julian Union Elementary School District runs grades K–8, and Julian Union High School District runs grades 9–12.
Where do Julian kids go to high school?
Julian High, with 112 students; its own test results earn a B.
How much does Julian spend per student?
$35,119 in Julian Union High School District and $24,561 in Julian Union Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Julian families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Julian → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.