For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,008 students in Colfax, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Colfax, CA are Colfax High School and Colfax Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colfax, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colfax High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24995 Ben Taylor Rd.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2284
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2284
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Colfax Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24825 Ben Taylor Rd.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2202
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2202
Grades: K-8
| 342 students
Colfax, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Core Placer Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1033 S. Auburn St.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Grades: K-12
| 536 students
3266 Iowa Hill Rd
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 913-9680
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 913-9680
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colfax, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Colfax, CA include Colfax High School and Colfax Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colfax?
2 public schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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