For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 246 students in 96088, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96088, CA are Black Butte Elementary School and Black Butte Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 96088 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96088, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96088, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black Butte Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Gr: K-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Black Butte Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7946 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3441
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3441
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
96088, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Valley Community Day 6-8 Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Gr: 6-8
East Valley Community Day K-6 Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-3125
Gr: K-6
Wonder To Wisdom Charter Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
Po Box 286
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-5939
Shingletown, CA 96088
(530) 474-5939
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 96088, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96088, CA include Black Butte Elementary School and Black Butte Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 96088?
2 public elementary schools are located in 96088.
What is the racial composition of students in 96088?
96088 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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