Photo: Public domain · Public domainPatterson’s public schools score below 62% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 18% of Patterson’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Patterson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 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 96% 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.
Patterson’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 592 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Patterson’s, its schools beat 22%, lower than their 38% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 18% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,983 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Creekside Middle, then Patterson High. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Sacred Heart Catholic School (private) is in town. 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 Patterson’s grade
C+: better than 38% of California school districts, #648 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Patterson, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Patterson
Creekside Middle
Grades 7–8 · 907 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Patterson
Creekside Middle
Grades 7–8 · 907 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Patterson
Patterson High
Grades 9–12 · 1,830 students · 21:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Patterson
Patterson High
Grades 9–12 · 1,830 students · 21:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Patterson
Patterson High
Grades 9–12 · 1,830 students · 21:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Patterson
Patterson High
Grades 9–12 · 1,830 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Patterson’s public schools are run by Patterson Joint Unified School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
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
Patterson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Patterson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Patterson | C+ | Patterson Joint Unified |
Every school in Patterson
10 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 Patterson’s schools
Are Patterson’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Patterson children attend score below 62% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #648 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 22%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Patterson in?
Patterson Joint Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 6,064 students in 11 schools (2024–25).
Where do Patterson kids go to high school?
Patterson High, with 1,830 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Patterson’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Patterson Joint Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Patterson spend per student?
$17,983 in Patterson Joint Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Patterson?
Yes: Sacred Heart Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 262 students).
Parents talk
What Patterson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Patterson → 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.