For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 334 students in Etna, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Etna, CA are Etna Union High School, Scott River High School and Etna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Etna, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Etna have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Public Schools in Etna, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Etna Union High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Howell Ave.
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3244
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Scott River High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Campus Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Etna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Collier Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Gr: 3-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Etna, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 Collier Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Etna Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
220 Collier Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 468-2727
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 468-2727
Gr: K-6
Scott River Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
450 Campus Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Gr: 7-12
Turner Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 490
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Gr: K-6 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Etna, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Etna, CA include Etna Union High School, Scott River High School and Etna Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Etna?
3 public schools are located in Etna.
What is the racial composition of students in Etna?
Etna 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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