For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 596 students in Pollock Pines, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pollock Pines, CA are Silver Fork Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School and Sierra Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pollock Pines, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pollock Pines have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Pollock Pines, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Fork Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Sugarloaf Ave.
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 293-3163
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 293-3163
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6181 Pine St.
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-2384
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-2384
Gr: K-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Ridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Amber Trail
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-2031
Pollock Pines, CA 95726
(530) 644-2031
Gr: 5-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pollock Pines, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pollock Pines, CA include Silver Fork Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School and Sierra Ridge Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pollock Pines?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pollock Pines.
What is the racial composition of students in Pollock Pines?
Pollock Pines public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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