For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 334 students in Etna, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Etna, CA are Etna Union High School, Scott River High School and Etna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Etna, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Etna have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Etna, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Etna Union High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Howell Ave.
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3244
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3244
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Scott River High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Campus Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Etna Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 Collier Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Grades: 3-5
| 127 students
Etna, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 Collier Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Etna Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
220 Collier Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 468-2727
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 468-2727
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Scott River Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
450 Campus Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Turner Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 490
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Grades: K-6
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Etna, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Etna, CA include Etna Union High School, Scott River High School and Etna Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Etna?
3 public schools are located in Etna.
What is the racial composition of students in Etna?
Etna public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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