For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,566 students in Olivehurst, CA (there are , serving 140 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Olivehurst, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Olivehurst, CA are Cobblestone Elementary School, Rio Del Oro Elementary School and Riverside Meadows Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olivehurst, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Olivehurst have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Olivehurst, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cobblestone Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1718 Churchill Way
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 634-9723
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 634-9723
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Oro Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1220 Zanes Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-0690
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-0690
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1751 Cimarron Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-1271
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-1271
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Arboga Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1686 Broadway
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6101
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6101
Grades: K-8
| 722 students
Rank: #55.
Johnson Park Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4364 Lever Ave.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-6133
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-6133
Grades: K-6
| 454 students
Rank: #66.
Ella Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Olivehurst Ave.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6124
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6124
Grades: K-6
| 552 students
Rank: #77.
Lindhurst High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4446 Olive Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6150
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,214 students
Rank: #88.
Olivehurst Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1778 Mcgowan Pkwy.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6191
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6191
Grades: K-6
| 482 students
Rank: #99.
Yuba Gardens Intermediate
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1964 11th Ave.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6194
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6194
Grades: 7-8
| 724 students
Rank: #1010.
South Lindhurst Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4446 Olive Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-6919
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-6919
Grades: 10-12
| 268 students
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Lane Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
841 Cedar Ln.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6112
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 741-6112
Grades: K-6
| 550 students
Olivehurst, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Plumas Lake Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2743 Plumas School Rd
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-4428
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-4428
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Olivehurst, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Olivehurst, CA include Cobblestone Elementary School, Rio Del Oro Elementary School and Riverside Meadows Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Olivehurst?
11 public schools are located in Olivehurst.
What percentage of students in Olivehurst go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Olivehurst are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Olivehurst?
Olivehurst public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Olivehurst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Olivehurst include: Cobblestone Elementary School vs. Rio Del Oro Elementary School, Rio Del Oro Elementary School vs. Cobblestone Elementary School, Cobblestone Elementary School vs. Arboga Elementary School
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