For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,377 students in 96021, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 96021, CA are Kirkwood Elementary School, Columbia Academy and Corning Independent Study. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96021 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96021, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96021, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirkwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2049 Kirkwood Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Columbia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1785 Columbia Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Corning Independent Study
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 East Fig Ln.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #44.
Richfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23875 River Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-3354
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-3354
Grades: K-8
| 263 students
Rank: #55.
Rancho Tehama Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17357 Stagecoach Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 585-2800
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 585-2800
Grades: K-5
| 98 students
Rank: #66.
Corning High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
643 Blackburn Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-8000
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Rank: #77.
Centennial Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 East Fig Ln.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #88.
Maywood Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1666 Marguerite Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Rank: #99.
West Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West St.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7705
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7705
Grades: K-6
| 314 students
Rank: #1010.
Olive View Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Fig St.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7715
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7715
Grades: K-6
| 519 students
Rank: #1111.
Woodson Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
N 150 Toomes Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7720
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7720
Grades: K-6
| 489 students
96021, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Corning-center Alternative Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
643 Blackburn Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96021, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96021, CA include Kirkwood Elementary School, Columbia Academy and Corning Independent Study.
How many public schools are located in 96021?
11 public schools are located in 96021.
What is the racial composition of students in 96021?
96021 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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