Best 96117 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 243 students in 96117, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 96117, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public school in 96117, CA is Shaffer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public school in zipcode 96117 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96117, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).