Alta Mesa Farm Bureau Hall · Photo: Aaron A. Gallup · Public domainWilton’s public schools outscore 72% of California districts
In Wilton, 40% of tested students are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Wilton, 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 95% 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.
Wilton’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 174 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Wilton’s, its schools beat 39%, lower than their 72% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 52% and math 40% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Galt Joint Union High spends $18,174 per student and Elk Grove Unified $17,434, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Wilton Christian 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 Wilton’s grade
B+: better than 72% of California school districts, #225 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wilton, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Wilton
C. W. Dillard Elementary
Grades K–6 · 443 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Wilton runs its own schools through grade 12 (Elk Grove Unified School District). From grade 9, students attend the Galt Joint Union High School District, shared with Galt. Its middle school is in Elk Grove. Parts of Wilton (3% of its land) are served by Arcohe Union Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Wilton
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Wilton vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Wilton’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Wilton | B+ | Elk Grove Unified K–12 · Galt Joint Union High 9–12 |
Every school in Wilton
22 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 Wilton’s schools
Are Wilton’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Wilton children attend outscore 72% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #225 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 39%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Wilton in?
Two districts: Elk Grove Unified School District runs grades K–12, and Galt Joint Union High School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Galt.
Where do Wilton kids go to high school?
One of 11 high schools, depending on your address: Franklin High, Pleasant Grove High, Sheldon High, Monterey Trail High, Laguna Creek High, Cosumnes Oaks High, Elk Grove High, Florin High, Valley High, Galt High and Liberty Ranch High.
What is Wilton’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Elk Grove Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Wilton spend per student?
$18,174 in Galt Joint Union High School District and $17,434 in Elk Grove Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Wilton?
Yes: Wilton Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 93 students).
Parents talk
What Wilton families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Wilton → 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.