For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 353 students in 96118, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 96118, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 96118 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96118, CA 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 96118, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Loyalton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Beckwith St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4482
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4482
Grades: K-6
| 194 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
96118, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 Beckwith St
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4186
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4186
Grades: 7-8
| 51 students
Sierra County Opportunity Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
109 Beckwith Rd.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Sierra Crest (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
700 4th St
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4454
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96118, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96118, CA include Loyalton High School and Loyalton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96118?
4 public schools are located in 96118.
What is the racial composition of students in 96118?
96118 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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