For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 243 students in 96117, CA (there are , serving 6 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 96117, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in 96117, CA is Shaffer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 96117 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96117, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96117, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
722-055 Highway 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6577
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6577
Gr: K-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
96117, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Soldier Bridge Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
722055 Hwy 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6696
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6696
Gr: 7
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 96117, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 96117, CA include Shaffer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96117?
1 public schools are located in 96117.
What percentage of students in 96117 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 96117 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96117?
96117 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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