Best 95970 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 117 students in 95970, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 95970, CA are Princeton Elementary School and Princeton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95970 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95970, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95970, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
428 Norman Rd.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Princeton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
473 State St.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Princeton Landing High School
Alternative School
473 State St.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Gr: 10-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95970 California

95970, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
428 Norman Rd
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Gr: K-6
473 State St
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95970, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95970, CA include Princeton Elementary School and Princeton High School.
How many public schools are located in 95970?
3 public schools are located in 95970.
What is the racial composition of students in 95970?
95970 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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