Karl F. Clemens Elementary

Wasco is a small agricultural city in the northern San Joaquin Valley, known as the "Rose Capital of America" for its historic flower-growing industry, and Clemens Elementary reflects the tight-knit, working-class character of the community it serves. The school faces some real academic challenges — scores in English, math, and science all fall in the lower single-digit percentiles statewide — so families who prioritize strong academics may want to look closely at what additional support is available, whether through the district or at home. That said, for families rooted in the Wasco community, this is a neighborhood school where local connections and a familiar environment can still mean a lot.