For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 277 students in Fort Jones, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Jones, CA are Fort Jones Elementary School and Scott Valley Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Jones, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Jones have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Jones, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11501 Mathews St.
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2412
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2412
Gr: K-2 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Scott Valley Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
237 Butte St.
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-5565
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-5565
Gr: 6-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Jones, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Jones, CA include Fort Jones Elementary School and Scott Valley Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Jones?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fort Jones.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Jones?
Fort Jones public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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