For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 171 students in Happy Camp, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Happy Camp, CA are Happy Camp High School and Happy Camp Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Happy Camp, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Happy Camp have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Happy Camp, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Happy Camp High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
234 Indian Creek Rd.
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2697
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2697
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Happy Camp Union Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 Park Way
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Happy Camp, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Happy Camp Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
39 Fourth Ave
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2731
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2731
Gr: 7-12
Happy Camp Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
114 Park Way
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Gr: K-8
Happy Camp Union Elementary School Primary Community (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
114 Parkway
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Gr: 2-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Happy Camp, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Happy Camp, CA include Happy Camp High School and Happy Camp Union Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Happymp?
2 public schools are located in Happymp.
What is the racial composition of students in Happymp?
Happymp public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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