For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 871 students in Yreka, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yreka, CA are Yreka Community Day, Evergreen Elementary School and Jackson Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yreka, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yreka have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Yreka, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yreka Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 Jackson St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
416 Evergreen Ln.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-4912
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-4912
Grades: K-3
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Street Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Jackson St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Grades: 4-8
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Siskiyou County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
609 South Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Grades: K-12
| 69 students
Yreka, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gold Street Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
321 North Gold St
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2438
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2438
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
J. Everett Barr Court (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
269 Sharps Ln.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1400
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Siskiyou County Rop High School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
609 S. Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8426
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8426
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
609 S. Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Yreka, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yreka, CA include Yreka Community Day, Evergreen Elementary School and Jackson Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Yreka?
4 public elementary schools are located in Yreka.
What is the racial composition of students in Yreka?
Yreka public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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