For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,589 students in 96097, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 62 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96097, CA Public Schools (2026)
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 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
321 North Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1002
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1002
Gr: K | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Siskiyou County Rop
Vocational School
431 Knapp St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-6155
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-6155
Gr: 9-12
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 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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