For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,311 students in Rescue, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Rescue, CA are Rescue Elementary School, Green Valley Elementary School and Pleasant Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rescue, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Rescue have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rescue, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rescue Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3880 Green Valley Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-2720
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-2720
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2380 Bass Lake Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-3686
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-3686
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Grove Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2540 Green Valley Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 672-4400
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 672-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rescue, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Rescue, CA include Rescue Elementary School, Green Valley Elementary School and Pleasant Grove Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rescue?
3 public schools are located in Rescue.
What is the racial composition of students in Rescue?
Rescue public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rescue are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rescue include: Green Valley Elementary School vs. Rescue Elementary School, Rescue Elementary School vs. Green Valley Elementary School
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