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Tenaya Elementary

Big Oak Flat-Groveland Unified · Tuolumne County · 19177 Highway 120, Groveland, CA 95321-1397

(209) 962-7846

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1/10
#5193
Rank 5193 out of 5,722
Top 91%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4799 · 16th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5457 · 5th percentile
Science2/10 · #4879 · 13th percentile

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School Overview

Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills along Highway 120 — the gateway to Yosemite — Tenaya Elementary serves the tight-knit mountain communities of Groveland and surrounding Tuolumne County, where the pace of life is slower and neighbors genuinely know each other. It's a small rural school with the kind of close community feel that's hard to find, though families looking for strong academic performance may want to dig deeper into the numbers before committing. This area appeals most to outdoorsy families who prioritize wide-open spaces, hiking, and a simpler lifestyle over suburban amenities, and are comfortable with the tradeoffs that come with remote mountain living.

Student Demographics

112 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
77 (69%)
Hispanic
25 (22%)
American Indian
4 (4%)
African American
3 (3%)
Asian
2 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners3 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged72 (64%)
Students with Disabilities26 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

188
Enrollment
14.2
Teachers (FTE)
13.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0
Administrators (FTE)
14.3
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 Programs2/10 · #5109 · 16th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found