Best 96039 California Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 171 students in 96039, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 96039, CA are Happy Camp High School and Happy Camp Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96039 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96039, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 96039, CA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Happy Camp High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
234 Indian Creek Rd.
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2697
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Happy Camp Union Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
114 Park Way
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 96039 California

96039, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
39 Fourth Ave
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2731
Gr: 7-12
114 Park Way
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Gr: K-8
114 Parkway
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Gr: 2-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 96039, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96039, CA include Happy Camp High School and Happy Camp Union Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96039?
2 public schools are located in 96039.
What is the racial composition of students in 96039?
96039 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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