For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 171 students in 96039, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 96039, CA are Happy Camp High School and Happy Camp Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96039 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96039, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96039, CA 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Happy Camp High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
234 Indian Creek Rd.
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2697
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2697
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Happy Camp Union Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 Park Way
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Grades: K-8
| 115 students
96039, California 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Happy Camp Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
39 Fourth Ave
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2731
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2731
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Happy Camp Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
114 Park Way
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Happy Camp Union Elementary School Primary Community (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
114 Parkway
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96039, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96039, CA include Happy Camp High School and Happy Camp Union Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96039?
2 public schools are located in 96039.
What is the racial composition of students in 96039?
96039 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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