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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-5

Matthew Turner Elementary

Benicia Unified · Solano County · 540 Rose Drive, Benicia, CA 94510-3761

(707) 747-8390

9/10
#697
Rank 697 out of 5,722
Top 12%
English Language Arts9/10 · #683 · 88th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #679 · 88th percentile
Science9/10 · #850 · 85th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Benicia is one of those small waterfront towns that feels a world away from the Bay Area hustle, even though it's just a short drive from the Carquinez Bridge — and Matthew Turner Elementary fits right into that tight-knit community feel. Academics here are genuinely strong across the board, with English, math, and science all sitting in the upper tier statewide, making it a great fit for families who want rigorous schooling without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some larger suburban districts. If you're drawn to a historic, walkable town with a real sense of place, Benicia — and Turner — might be exactly the kind of neighborhood school experience you've been looking for.

Student Demographics

246 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
93 (38%)
Hispanic
55 (22%)
Multiple Races
50 (20%)
Filipino
22 (9%)
Asian
16 (7%)
African American
9 (4%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners11 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged30 (12%)
Students with Disabilities31 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

529
Enrollment
25.9
Teachers (FTE)
20.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #3713 · 39th percentile

82 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found