For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 628 students in Colfax, CA.
The top ranked public high school in Colfax, CA is Colfax High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Colfax, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colfax High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Colfax, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colfax High 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
| 628 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 high schools in Colfax, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Colfax, CA include Colfax High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colfax?
1 public high schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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