Best 96088 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black Butte Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Gr: K-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Black Butte Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7946 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3441
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 96088 California

96088, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Gr: 6-8
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Gr: K-6
Po Box 286
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-5939
Gr: 4-12

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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