For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 353 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 (2025)
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 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 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
Loyalton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 Beckwith St
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4186
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4186
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Sierra County Opportunity Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
109 Beckwith Rd.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Gr: 7-8
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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