For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,380 students in Valley Springs, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Valley Springs, CA are Valley Springs Elementary School, Jenny Lind Elementary School and Toyon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley Springs, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Valley Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valley Springs, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Pine St.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2141
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2141
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Jenny Lind Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Driver Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2350
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2350
Gr: K-7 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Toyon Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3412 Double Spring Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2137
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2137
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Valley Springs, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jenny Lind High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
11618 Sch St
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2123
Valley Springs, CA 95252
(209) 754-2123
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Valley Springs, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Valley Springs, CA include Valley Springs Elementary School, Jenny Lind Elementary School and Toyon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Valley Springs?
3 public schools are located in Valley Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Springs?
Valley Springs public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Valley Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Valley Springs include: Valley Springs Elementary School vs. Jenny Lind Elementary School, Jenny Lind Elementary School vs. Valley Springs Elementary School, Toyon Middle School vs. Jenny Lind Elementary School
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