For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 609 students in Penn Valley, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Penn Valley, CA are Williams Ranch Elementary School, Ready Springs Elementary School and Vantage Point Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penn Valley, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Penn Valley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Penn Valley, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williams Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14804 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7300
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7300
Grades: K-5
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Ready Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10862 Spenceville Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1118
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1118
Grades: K-8
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Vantage Point Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10862 Spenceville Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-5312
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-5312
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Penn Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Penn Valley Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10862 Spenceville Road
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1141
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1141
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
14685 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7333
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7333
Grades: 4-8
| 177 students
14806 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7311
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7311
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Penn Valley, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Penn Valley, CA include Williams Ranch Elementary School, Ready Springs Elementary School and Vantage Point Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Penn Valley?
3 public elementary schools are located in Penn Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Penn Valley?
Penn Valley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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