For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 68 students in 96065, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 96065, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in 96065, CA is Montgomery Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 96065 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96065, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96065, CA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30365 Highway 299 East
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(530) 337-6214
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(530) 337-6214
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 96065, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 96065, CA include Montgomery Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96065?
1 public schools are located in 96065.
What percentage of students in 96065 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 96065 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96065?
96065 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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