Best 96073 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,293 students in 96073, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 623 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 96073, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 96073, CA are Junction Elementary School, North Cow Creek Elementary School and Chrysalis Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96073 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96073, CA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 96073, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9087 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-3274
Gr: K-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
North Cow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10619 Swede Creek Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Chrysalis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
21945 Old Forty-four Dr.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-9726
Gr: K-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Foothill High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9733 Deschutes Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,432 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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96073, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9019 Deschutes Rd
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 547-5494
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 96073, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96073, CA include Junction Elementary School, North Cow Creek Elementary School and Chrysalis Charter.
How many public schools are located in 96073?
4 public schools are located in 96073.
What percentage of students in 96073 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 96073 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96073?
96073 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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