For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 334 students in Colfax, CA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Colfax, CA is Colfax Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, CA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Colfax, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24825 Ben Taylor Rd.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2202
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2202
Grades: K-8
| 334 students
Colfax, California 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Core Placer Charter (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1033 S. Auburn St.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-8340
Grades: K-12
| 536 students
3266 Iowa Hill Rd
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 913-9680
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 913-9680
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Colfax, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colfax, CA include Colfax Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colfax?
1 public elementary schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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