For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 290 students in Fort Jones, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Jones, CA are Fort Jones Elementary School and Scott Valley Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Jones, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Jones have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Jones, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11501 Mathews St.
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2412
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2412
Grades: K-2
| 129 students
Rank: #22.
Scott Valley Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
237 Butte St.
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-5565
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-5565
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Fort Jones, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fort Jones Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
11501 Mathews St
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2412
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2412
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
11033 Quartz Valley Rd
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2448
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2448
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Jones, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Jones, CA include Fort Jones Elementary School and Scott Valley Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Jones?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fort Jones.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Jones?
Fort Jones public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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