For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 214 students in Herlong, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Herlong, CA are Sierra Primary and Mt. Lassen Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herlong, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Herlong have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Herlong, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sierra Primary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ds Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Gr: K-6 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Mt. Lassen Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 David S Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Herlong, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Herlong, CA include Sierra Primary and Mt. Lassen Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Herlong?
2 public elementary schools are located in Herlong.
What is the racial composition of students in Herlong?
Herlong public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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