For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 334 students in Hayfork, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Hayfork, CA are Hayfork High School and Hayfork Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayfork, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hayfork have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hayfork, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayfork High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Oak St.
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Hayfork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6930 State Highway 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Hayfork, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mountain Valley Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6930 State Highway 3, Highway
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5265
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5265
Gr: 7-12
Valley High School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
6930 State Hwy. 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hayfork, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hayfork, CA include Hayfork High School and Hayfork Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hayfork?
2 public schools are located in Hayfork.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayfork?
Hayfork public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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