For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 775 students in 96097, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96097, CA are Yreka Community Day, Evergreen Elementary School and Jackson Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 96097 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96097, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96097, CA Public Elementary 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 96097, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96097, CA include Yreka Community Day, Evergreen Elementary School and Jackson Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 96097?
4 public elementary schools are located in 96097.
What is the racial composition of students in 96097?
96097 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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