Top 10 Best 96021 California Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,430 students in 96021, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 96021, CA are Kirkwood Elementary School, Centennial Continuation High School and Columbia Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96021 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 96021, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best 96021, CA Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirkwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2049 Kirkwood Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Grades: K-8
| 99 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Centennial Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 E. Fig Ln.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Columbia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1785 Columbia Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Corning Independent Study
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 E. Fig Ln.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #55.
Richfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23875 River Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-3354
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
Rank: #66.
Maywood Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1666 Marguerite Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #77.
Corning High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
643 Blackburn Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,014 students
Rank: #88.
Olive View Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Fig St.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7715
Grades: K-6
| 554 students
Rank: #99.
Woodson Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
N 150 Toomes Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7720
Grades: K-8
| 602 students
Rank: #1010.
West Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W. St.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7705
Grades: K-6
| 297 students
Rank: #1111.
Rancho Tehama Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17357 Stagecoach Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 585-2800
Grades: K-5
| 87 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 96021 California

96021, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
643 Blackburn Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 96021, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96021, CA include Kirkwood Elementary School, Centennial Continuation High School and Columbia Academy.
How many public schools are located in 96021, CA?
11 public schools are located in 96021, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 96021, CA?
96021, CA public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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