For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 184 students in Herlong, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Herlong, CA are Sierra Primary and Mt. Lassen Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herlong, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Herlong have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Herlong, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-6
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Herlong, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fort Sage Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
100 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Render Continuation High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Herlong, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Herlong, CA include Sierra Primary and Mt. Lassen Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Herlong?
2 public elementary schools are located in Herlong.
What is the racial composition of students in Herlong?
Herlong public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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