For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 246 students in 96088, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 96088, CA are Black Butte Elementary School and Black Butte Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 96088 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96088, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96088, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black Butte Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Gr: K-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Black Butte Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7946 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3441
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3441
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
96088, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Valley Community Day 6-8 Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Gr: 6-8
East Valley Community Day K-6 Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Gr: K-6
Wonder To Wisdom Charter Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
Po Box 286
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-5939
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-5939
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 96088, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 96088, CA include Black Butte Elementary School and Black Butte Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 96088?
2 public elementary schools are located in 96088.
What is the racial composition of students in 96088?
96088 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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