For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 962 students in Colfax, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Colfax, CA are Colfax High School and Colfax Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colfax, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colfax High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24995 Ben Taylor Rd.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2284
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2284
Gr: 9-12 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24825 Ben Taylor Rd.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2202
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2202
Gr: K-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Colfax, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Core Placer Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1033 S. Auburn St.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Gr: K-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colfax, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Colfax, CA include Colfax High School and Colfax Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colfax?
2 public schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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