For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 291 students in Somerset, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Somerset, CA are Indian Diggings Elementary School, Walt Tyler Elementary School and Mountain Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerset, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Somerset have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Somerset, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Indian Diggings Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6020 Omo Ranch Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-6546
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-6546
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Walt Tyler Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6801 Tyler Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210
Gr: K-4 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Creek Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6862 Mt. Aukum Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-4393
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-4393
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6862 Mt. Aukum Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7210
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Somerset, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Somerset, CA include Indian Diggings Elementary School, Walt Tyler Elementary School and Mountain Creek Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Somerset?
4 public schools are located in Somerset.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerset?
Somerset public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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