For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,199 students in Palo Cedro, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Palo Cedro, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Palo Cedro, CA are North Cow Creek Elementary School, Foothill High School and Junction Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Cedro, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Palo Cedro have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palo Cedro, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Cow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10619 Swede Creek Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Grades: K-8
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Foothill High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9733 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,382 students
Rank: #33.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9087 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-3274
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-3274
Grades: K-8
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Chrysalis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21945 Old Forty-four Dr.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-9726
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-9726
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Palo Cedro, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9019 Deschutes Rd
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5494
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5494
Grades: 6-8
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palo Cedro, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Palo Cedro, CA include North Cow Creek Elementary School, Foothill High School and Junction Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Palo Cedro, CA?
4 public schools are located in Palo Cedro, CA.
What percentage of students in Palo Cedro, CA go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Palo Cedro, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Cedro, CA?
Palo Cedro, CA public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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