For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 68 students in 96009, CA.
The top ranked public elementary school in 96009, CA is Big Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 96009 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96009, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96009, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 First St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Gr: K-7 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
96009, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Valley Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
70 First St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Gr: 3-12
Gateway High (Continuation School) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
400 Bridge St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 96009, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 96009, CA include Big Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 96009?
1 public elementary schools are located in 96009.
What is the racial composition of students in 96009?
96009 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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