For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 996 students in Durham, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Durham, CA are Durham High School, Durham Intermediate and Durham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durham, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Durham have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Durham, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9455 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Durham Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9416 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4690
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4690
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Durham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9421 Putney Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4695
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4695
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Durham, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 600
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Mission High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9455 Putney Dr
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Durham, CA 95938
(530) 895-4685
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Durham, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Durham, CA include Durham High School, Durham Intermediate and Durham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Durham?
3 public schools are located in Durham.
What is the racial composition of students in Durham?
Durham public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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