For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 558 students in Penn Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Penn Valley, CA are Williams Ranch Elementary School, Ready Springs Elementary School and Vantage Point Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penn Valley, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Penn Valley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Penn Valley, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14804 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7300
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7300
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Ready Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10862 Spenceville Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1118
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1118
Gr: K-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Vantage Point Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10862 Spenceville Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-5312
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-5312
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
17328 Penn Valley Dr., Ste. A
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7311
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7311
Penn Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Penn Valley Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10862 Spenceville Road
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1141
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1141
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students
14685 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7333
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7333
Gr: 4-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
14806 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7311
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7311
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Penn Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Penn Valley, CA include Williams Ranch Elementary School, Ready Springs Elementary School and Vantage Point Charter.
How many public schools are located in Penn Valley?
4 public schools are located in Penn Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Penn Valley?
Penn Valley public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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