For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 239 students in Hayfork, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Hayfork, CA is Hayfork Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayfork, CA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hayfork have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hayfork, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayfork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6930 State Highway 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Hayfork, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12
Valley High School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
6930 State Hwy. 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hayfork, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hayfork, CA include Hayfork Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hayfork?
1 public elementary schools are located in Hayfork.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayfork?
Hayfork public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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