For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,583 students in 95953, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95953, CA are Luther Elementary School, Live Oak Alternative and Nuestro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 95953 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95953, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95953, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luther Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10123 Connecticut Ave.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5450
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5450
Grades: K-5
| 837 students
Rank: #22.
Live Oak Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Nuestro Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3934 Broadway Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 822-5100
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 822-5100
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
Rank: #44.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6484 Larkin Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5458
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5458
Grades: K-8
| 113 students
Rank: #55.
Live Oak Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2082 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5435
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5435
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95953, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95953, CA include Luther Elementary School, Live Oak Alternative and Nuestro Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95953?
5 public elementary schools are located in 95953.
What is the racial composition of students in 95953?
95953 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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