For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 410 students in 96035, CA.
The top ranked public school in 96035, CA is Gerber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 96035 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96035, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96035, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gerber Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23014 Chard Ave.
Gerber, CA 96035
(530) 385-1041
Gerber, CA 96035
(530) 385-1041
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
96035, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gerber Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
23014 Chard Ave.
Gerber, CA 96035
(530) 385-1041
Gerber, CA 96035
(530) 385-1041
Gr: 4-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96035, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96035, CA include Gerber Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96035?
1 public schools are located in 96035.
What is the racial composition of students in 96035?
96035 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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