For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 628 students in Colfax, CA.
The top-ranked public high school in Colfax, CA is Colfax High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, CA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public high schools.
Colfax, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colfax High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High 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%
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 high schools in Colfax, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Colfax, CA include Colfax High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colfax?
1 public high schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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