For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 246 students in 96088, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 96088, CA are Black Butte Elementary School and Black Butte Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96088 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96088, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96088, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Black Butte Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Grades: K-5
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Black Butte Junior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7946 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3441
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3441
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
96088, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Valley Community Day 6-8 Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
East Valley Community Day K-6 Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Wonder To Wisdom Charter Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
Po Box 286
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-5939
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-5939
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96088, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96088, CA include Black Butte Elementary School and Black Butte Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 96088?
2 public schools are located in 96088.
What is the racial composition of students in 96088?
96088 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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