For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,583 students in Live Oak, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Live Oak, 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.
Live Oak, CA public elementary schools 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 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Live Oak have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Live Oak, CA (2025)
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 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Live Oak, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Live Oak, CA include Luther Elementary School, Encinal Elementary School and Nuestro Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Live Oak?
5 public elementary schools are located in Live Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in Live Oak?
Live Oak public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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