For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 71 students in Elk Creek, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Elk Creek, CA are Elk Creek High School, Elk Creek Elementary School and Indian Valley Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk Creek, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Elk Creek have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elk Creek, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Creek High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3430 County Rd. 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5361
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5361
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Elk Creek Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3430 County Road 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5288
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5288
Grades: K-4
| 23 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Indian Valley Intermediate
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5180 Lodoga-stonyford Rd.
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 963-3210
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 963-3210
Grades: 5-8
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bidwell Point High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
3430 County Road 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Elk Creek, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Stony Creek Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
300 Sanhedrin Rd
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Stony Creek Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
300 Sanhedrin Rd
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elk Creek, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Elk Creek, CA include Elk Creek High School, Elk Creek Elementary School and Indian Valley Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Elk Creek?
4 public schools are located in Elk Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Creek?
Elk Creek public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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