For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,240 students in Live Oak, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Live Oak, CA are Luther Elementary School, Encinal Elementary School and Live Oak High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Live Oak, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Live Oak have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Live Oak, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luther Elementary School
(Math: 40% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6484 Larkin Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5458
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5458
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Live Oak High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2351 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5415
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5415
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Nuestro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Valley Oak Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Live Oak Middle School
(Math: 28% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Live Oak Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2207 Pennington Rd.
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Live Oak, CA 95953
(530) 695-5430
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Live Oak, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Live Oak, CA include Luther Elementary School, Encinal Elementary School and Live Oak High School.
How many public schools are located in Live Oak?
7 public schools are located in Live Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in Live Oak?
Live Oak public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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