For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 431 students in Magalia, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Magalia, CA are Cedarwood Elementary School and Pine Ridge. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magalia, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Magalia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Magalia, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedarwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Columbine Rd.
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3785
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3785
Gr: K-6 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Pine Ridge
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13878 Compton Dr.
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3800
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3800
Gr: K-6 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Magalia, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13835 West Park Dr.
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3864
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3864
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Magalia, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Magalia, CA include Cedarwood Elementary School and Pine Ridge.
How many public elementary schools are located in Magalia?
2 public elementary schools are located in Magalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Magalia?
Magalia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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