For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 369 students in Loyalton, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Loyalton, CA are Loyalton High School and Loyalton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Loyalton, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Loyalton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Loyalton, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loyalton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Fourth St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Gr: 7-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Loyalton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Beckwith St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4482
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4482
Gr: K-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra County Special Education
Special Education School
111 Beckwith St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4485
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4485
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra Pass (Continuation School)
Alternative School
700 Fourth St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Loyalton, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Loyalton, CA include Loyalton High School and Loyalton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Loyalton?
4 public schools are located in Loyalton.
What is the racial composition of students in Loyalton?
Loyalton public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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