For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,618 students in 95953, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95953, CA are Luther Elementary School, Encinal Elementary School and Nuestro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95953 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95953, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95953, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luther Elementary School
(Math: 40% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6484 Larkin Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5458
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5458
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Nuestro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Live Oak Middle School
(Math: 28% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Live Oak Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95953, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95953, CA include Luther Elementary School, Encinal Elementary School and Nuestro Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95953?
5 public elementary schools are located in 95953.
What is the racial composition of students in 95953?
95953 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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