For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,195 students in Live Oak, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Live Oak, CA are Valley Oak Continuation High School, Luther Elementary School and Live Oak High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Live Oak, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Live Oak have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Live Oak, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley Oak Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Luther Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10123 Connecticut Ave.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5450
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5450
Grades: K-5
| 837 students
Rank: #33.
Live Oak High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2351 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5415
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5415
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Live Oak Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Rank: #55.
Nuestro Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3934 Broadway Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 822-5100
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 822-5100
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
Rank: #66.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6484 Larkin Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5458
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5458
Grades: K-8
| 113 students
Rank: #77.
Live Oak Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2082 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5435
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5435
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Live Oak, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Live Oak, CA include Valley Oak Continuation High School, Luther Elementary School and Live Oak High School.
How many public schools are located in Live Oak?
7 public schools are located in Live Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in Live Oak?
Live Oak public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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