For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,481 students in 95961, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95961, CA are Cobblestone Elementary School, Rio Del Oro Elementary School and Riverside Meadows Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95961 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95961, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95961, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cobblestone Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1718 Churchill Way
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 634-9723
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 634-9723
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Oro Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1220 Zanes Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-0690
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-0690
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1751 Cimarron Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-1271
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-1271
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Arboga Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1686 Broadway
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6101
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6101
Gr: K-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Johnson Park Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4364 Lever Ave.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-6133
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-6133
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Ella Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Olivehurst Ave.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6124
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6124
Gr: K-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Olivehurst Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1778 Mcgowan Pkwy.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6191
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6191
Gr: K-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Cedar Lane Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
841 Cedar Ln.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6112
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6112
Gr: K-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
95961, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Plumas Lake Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2743 Plumas School Rd
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-4428
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-4428
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 95961, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 95961, CA include Cobblestone Elementary School, Rio Del Oro Elementary School and Riverside Meadows Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95961?
8 public elementary schools are located in 95961.
What is the racial composition of students in 95961?
95961 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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