| Index | Los Banos | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 31% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 10 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 3 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 1,085 | 7,963 |

| Index | Los Banos | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 68.2% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 66.7% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 40.6% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 17.0% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 11.2% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 3.6% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 10 public schools, 3 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Los Banos. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Los Banos, CA schools is 31%. The average student to teacher ratio is 20:1. In Los Banos, CA, an average of 68.2% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 66.7% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| South Dos Palos, CA | 1,202 | 35% | 27.1% |
| Gustine, CA | 5,969 | 33% | 30.5% |
| Santa Nella, CA | 2,044 | 27% | 43.8% |
| Dos Palos, CA | 5,407 | 24% | 49.7% |
| Los Banos, CA | 40,884 | 31% | 35.7% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Annapolis, MD | 40,873 | 37% | 22.2% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 40,940 | 44% | 8.8% |
| Columbia, TN | 40,814 | 21% | 56.6% |
| Keizer, OR | 40,787 | 42% | 11.6% |
| Friendswood, TX | 40,785 | 64% | 32.5% |
| Los Banos, CA | 40,884 | 31% | 35.7% |