For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,323 students in Rescue, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rescue, CA are Rescue Elementary School, Green Valley Elementary School and Pleasant Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rescue, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rescue have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Rescue, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rescue Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3880 Green Valley Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-2720
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-2720
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2380 Bass Lake Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-3686
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 677-3686
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Grove Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2540 Green Valley Rd.
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 672-4400
Rescue, CA 95672
(530) 672-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rescue, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rescue, CA include Rescue Elementary School, Green Valley Elementary School and Pleasant Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rescue?
3 public elementary schools are located in Rescue.
What is the racial composition of students in Rescue?
Rescue public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Rescue are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rescue include: Green Valley Elementary School vs. Rescue Elementary School, Rescue Elementary School vs. Green Valley Elementary School
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