Top 5 Best 96097 California Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,630 students in 96097, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 75 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 96097, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 96097, CA are Discovery High School, Yreka Community Day and Yreka High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96097 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96097, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 96097, CA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
504 West Lennox St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Yreka Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
309 Jackson St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Yreka High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Preece Way
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2521
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
416 Evergreen Ln.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-4912
Grades: K-3
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson Street Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Jackson St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Grades: 4-8
| 424 students
Rank: #66.
Siskiyou County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
609 South Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Grades: K-12
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
321 North Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1168
Grades: K
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Siskiyou County Rop
Vocational School
431 Knapp St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-6155
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Yreka Union High Community Day
Alternative School
504 West Lennox St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 96097 California

96097, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
321 North Gold St
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2438
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
269 Sharps Ln.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
609 S. Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8426
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
609 S. Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Grades: K-12
| 88 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 96097, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96097, CA include Discovery High School, Yreka Community Day and Yreka High School.
How many public schools are located in 96097?
9 public schools are located in 96097.
What percentage of students in 96097 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 96097 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96097?
96097 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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