For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,426 students in Anderson, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Anderson, CA are Happy Valley Community Day, North State Aspire Academy and Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Anderson, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Happy Valley Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16300 Cloverdale Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
North State Aspire Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Spruce St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7050
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7050
Gr: K-5 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20981 Dersch Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1801
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1801
Gr: K-3 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Happy Valley Primary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16300 Cloverdale Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Gr: K-3 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Tree Of Life International Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19415 Jacqueline St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7040
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7040
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Meadow Lane Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2770 Balls Ferry Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7030
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7030
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17480 Palm Ave.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2111
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2111
Gr: 4-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Anderson Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1646 West Ferry St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7060
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7060
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Northern Summit Academy Shasta
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Balls Ferry Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 338-1399
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 338-1399
Gr: K-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Anderson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Spruce St.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7050
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-7050
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Anderson, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Anderson, CA include Happy Valley Community Day, North State Aspire Academy and Prairie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Anderson?
10 public elementary schools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Anderson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Anderson include: Prairie Elementary School vs. Meadow Lane Elementary School, Anderson Heights Elementary School vs. Happy Valley Elementary School, Meadow Lane Elementary School vs. Prairie Elementary School
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