For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 580 students in 95224, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95224, CA are Avery Middle School, Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) and Albert A. Michelson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95224 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95224, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95224, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avery Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8520
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4545 Moran Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8504
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8504
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Albert A. Michelson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
196 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 728-3441
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 728-3441
Grades: K-5
| 210 students
Rank: #44.
Hazel Fischer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1605 Blagen Rd.
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Avery, CA 95224
(209) 795-8030
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95224, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95224, CA include Avery Middle School, Vallecito Independent Study (Alternative) and Albert A. Michelson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95224?
4 public elementary schools are located in 95224.
What is the racial composition of students in 95224?
95224 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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