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Best 96021 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,404 students in 96021, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 96021, CA are Corning Independent Study, Columbia Academy and Kirkwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96021 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96021, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 96021, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corning Independent Study
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 East Fig Ln.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1785 Columbia Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7797
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Kirkwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2049 Kirkwood Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7773
Gr: K-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Richfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23875 River Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-3354
Gr: K-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
West Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 West St.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7705
Gr: K-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Olive View Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Fig St.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7715
Gr: K-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Centennial Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
250 East Fig Ln.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Corning Union High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
643 Blackburn Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Maywood Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1666 Marguerite Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7730
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Rancho Tehama Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17357 Stagecoach Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 585-2800
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Woodson Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
N 150 Toomes Ave.
Corning, CA 96021
(530) 824-7720
Gr: K-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 96021, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 96021, CA include Corning Independent Study, Columbia Academy and Kirkwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 96021?
11 public schools are located in 96021.
What is the racial composition of students in 96021?
96021 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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