For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 633 students in 96122, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 96122, CA are C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School and Portola Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96122 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96122, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96122, CA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
895 West St.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0211
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0211
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Portola Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Sixth Ave.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Gr: 7-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
155 Sixth Ave.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 30%
96122, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
505 Nevada St.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0560
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0560
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96122, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96122, CA include C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School and Portola Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 96122?
3 public schools are located in 96122.
What is the racial composition of students in 96122?
96122 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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