Best 96055 California Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 621 students in 96055, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96055, CA are Lassen View Elementary School and Los Molinos Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 96055 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in 96055, CA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 96055, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lassen View Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10818 Highway 99-e
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 527-5162
Gr: K-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Los Molinos Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7700 Stanford
Los Molinos, CA 96055
(530) 384-7903
Gr: K-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 96055, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 96055, CA include Lassen View Elementary School and Los Molinos Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 96055?
2 public elementary schools are located in 96055.
What is the racial composition of students in 96055?
96055 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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