For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 229 students in 96113, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in 96113, CA are Herlong High School, Fort Sage Middle School and Sierra Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96113 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96113, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96113, CA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herlong High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Fort Sage Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Sierra Primary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ds Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Gr: K-6 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Mt. Lassen Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 David S Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
96113, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Sage Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
100 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Gr: K-8
Render Continuation High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 96113, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 96113, CA include Herlong High School, Fort Sage Middle School and Sierra Primary.
How many public schools are located in 96113?
4 public schools are located in 96113.
What is the racial composition of students in 96113?
96113 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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