For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 350 students in 95955, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 95955, CA are Maxwell Elementary School, Maxwell Middle School and Maxwell Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95955 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95955, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95955, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
146 North St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Grades: K-5
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
146 North St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Maxwell Sr High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Oak St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
95955, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Enid Prine High (Continuation School) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
519 Oak St
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95955, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95955, CA include Maxwell Elementary School, Maxwell Middle School and Maxwell Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 95955?
3 public schools are located in 95955.
What is the racial composition of students in 95955?
95955 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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