For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 282 students in 96020, CA (there are , serving 12 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 96020, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 96020, CA are Chester Junior/senior High School and Chester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 96020 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96020, CA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96020, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester Junior/senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 Aspen St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3194
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3194
Grades: K-6
| 155 students
Rank: n/an/a
Almanor High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96020, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96020, CA include Chester Junior/senior High School and Chester Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96020?
3 public schools are located in 96020.
What percentage of students in 96020 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 96020 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 96020?
96020 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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