For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 243 students in Litchfield, CA (there are , serving 6 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Litchfield, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Litchfield, CA is Shaffer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Litchfield, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Litchfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Litchfield, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
722-055 Highway 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6577
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6577
Grades: K-8
| 243 students
Litchfield, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Soldier Bridge Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
722055 Hwy 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6696
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6696
Grades: 7
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Litchfield, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Litchfield, CA include Shaffer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Litchfield?
1 public schools are located in Litchfield.
What percentage of students in Litchfield go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Litchfield are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield?
Litchfield public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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