For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 214 students in 96023, CA.
The top ranked public elementary school in 96023, CA is Butte Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 96023 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96023, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96023, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butte Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3900
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3900
Grades: K-8
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
Picard Community Day Elementary School
Alternative School
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
96023, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mahogany Community Day High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
615 West Third
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3406
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3406
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 96023, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 96023, CA include Butte Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 96023?
2 public elementary schools are located in 96023.
What is the racial composition of students in 96023?
96023 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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