Best 96117 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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).

Best 96117, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
722-055 Highway 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6577
Gr: K-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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96117, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
722055 Hwy 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6696
Gr: 7

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 96117, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96117, CA include Shaffer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96117?
1 public schools are located in 96117.
What percentage of students in 96117 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 96117 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96117?
96117 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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