For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,330 students in 96021, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 96021, CA are Kirkwood Elementary School, Columbia Academy and Richfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 96021 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96021, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96021, CA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirkwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2049 Kirkwood Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Grades: K-8
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1785 Columbia Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Grades: K-8
| 11 students
Rank: #33.
Richfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23875 River Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-3354
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-3354
Grades: K-8
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
Rancho Tehama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17357 Stagecoach Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 585-2800
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 585-2800
Grades: K-5
| 90 students
Rank: #55.
Maywood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1666 Marguerite Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #66.
West Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 W. St.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7705
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7705
Grades: K-6
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Olive View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Fig St.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7715
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7715
Grades: K-6
| 546 students
Rank: #88.
Woodson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
N 150 Toomes Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7720
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7720
Grades: K-8
| 585 students
96021, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Corning-center Alternative Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
643 Blackburn Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 96021, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 96021, CA include Kirkwood Elementary School, Columbia Academy and Richfield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 96021?
8 public elementary schools are located in 96021.
What is the racial composition of students in 96021?
96021 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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