Best Garden Valley Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 436 students in Garden Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Garden Valley, CA is Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden Valley, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Garden Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Garden Valley, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5101 Garden Valley Rd.
Garden Valley, CA 95633
(530) 333-8330
Gr: 7-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Garden Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Garden Valley, CA include Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Garden Valley?
1 public schools are located in Garden Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden Valley?
Garden Valley public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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