For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 86 students in 96065, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 91% 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 35% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96065, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30365 Highway 299 East
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(530) 337-6214
Montgomery Creek, CA 96065
(530) 337-6214
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
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?
91% 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 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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