For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 340 students in Hayfork, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Hayfork, CA are Hayfork High School and Hayfork Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayfork, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hayfork have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hayfork, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayfork High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Oak St.
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Hayfork Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6930 State Highway 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley High School
Alternative School
6930 State Hwy. 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Hayfork, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mountain Valley Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6930 State Highway 3, Highway
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5265
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5265
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hayfork, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Hayfork, CA include Hayfork High School and Hayfork Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hayfork?
3 public schools are located in Hayfork.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayfork?
Hayfork public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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