For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 588 students in Pollock Pines, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Pollock Pines, CA are Silver Fork Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School and Sierra Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pollock Pines, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Pollock Pines have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pollock Pines, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silver Fork Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Sugarloaf Ave.
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 293-3163
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 293-3163
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6181 Pine St.
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-2384
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-2384
Grades: K-4
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Sierra Ridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Amber Trail
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-2031
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-2031
Grades: 5-8
| 257 students
Pollock Pines, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2701 Amber Trail
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-0366
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-0366
Grades: 4-5
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pollock Pines, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Pollock Pines, CA include Silver Fork Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School and Sierra Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pollock Pines?
3 public schools are located in Pollock Pines.
What is the racial composition of students in Pollock Pines?
Pollock Pines public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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