For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 346 students in 96041, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 96041, CA are Hayfork High School and Hayfork Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96041 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96041, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96041, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayfork High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Oak St.
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Hayfork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6930 State Highway 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Valley High School
Alternative School
6930 State Hwy. 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 96041, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 96041, CA include Hayfork High School and Hayfork Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96041?
3 public schools are located in 96041.
What is the racial composition of students in 96041?
96041 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.