For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,630 students in 96097, CA (there are , serving 75 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 96097, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 96097, CA are Yreka Community Day, Yreka High School and Discovery High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96097 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96097, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96097, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yreka Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 Jackson St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Gr: 4-8
Rank: #22.
Yreka High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Preece Way
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2521
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2521
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 West Lennox St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 Evergreen Ln.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-4912
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-4912
Gr: K-3 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Street Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Jackson St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Gr: 4-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Siskiyou County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
609 South Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
321 North Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1168
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1168
Gr: K | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Yreka Union High Community Day
Alternative School
504 West Lennox St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
96097, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gold Street Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
321 North Gold St
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2438
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2438
Gr: 1-5
J. Everett Barr Court (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
269 Sharps Ln.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1400
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1400
Gr: K-12
Siskiyou County Rop High School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
609 S. Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8426
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8426
Gr: 11-12
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
609 S. Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96097, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96097, CA include Yreka Community Day, Yreka High School and Discovery High School.
How many public schools are located in 96097?
9 public schools are located in 96097.
What percentage of students in 96097 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 96097 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96097?
96097 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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