For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 89 students in Cedarville, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Cedarville, CA are Surprise Valley Elementary School and Surprise Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedarville, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cedarville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cedarville, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Surprise Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 Lincoln St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Gr: K-7 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Surprise Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
470 Lincoln St.
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Cedarville, CA 96104
(530) 279-6141
Gr: 8-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cedarville, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cedarville, CA include Surprise Valley Elementary School and Surprise Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Cedarville?
2 public schools are located in Cedarville.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedarville?
Cedarville public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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