For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 431 students in Magalia, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Magalia, CA are Cedarwood Elementary School and Pine Ridge. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magalia, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Magalia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Magalia, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedarwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Columbine Rd.
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3785
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3785
Gr: K-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Pine Ridge
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13878 Compton Dr.
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3800
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3800
Gr: K-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Magalia, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13835 West Park Dr.
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3864
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-3864
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Magalia, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Magalia, CA include Cedarwood Elementary School and Pine Ridge.
How many public elementary schools are located in Magalia?
2 public elementary schools are located in Magalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Magalia?
Magalia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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