Best Schools in Pollock Pines, California
3 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle
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Use this page to compare every school in Pollock Pines by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Pinewood Elementary
Elementary · Pollock Pines Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Sierra Ridge Middle
Middle · Pollock Pines Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
3
in this city
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Home
$401,200
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
3
in this city
Avg Score
5.3
out of 10
Median Home
$401,200
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Pollock Pines
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinewood Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Sierra Ridge Middle | 5.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.3/10
- Median household income
- $95,125
- Median home value
- $401,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Avg commute
- 36 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 82%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Pollock Pines compares
Median household income
$95k
95% of California median
About Schools in Pollock Pines, California
Pollock Pines, California is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
With an average rating of 5.3 out of 10, schools in Pollock Pines show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Pollock Pines is Pinewood Elementary with a composite score of 5.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Pollock Pines is served by 2 school districts: Pollock Pines Elementary, Silver Fork Elementary. These districts collectively serve 591 students.
Pollock Pines's community shows 23% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $95,125. The poverty rate in the area is 10.7%.
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Elementary Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315 students · Kindergarten–4th | 5.3 |
| 2 | 16 students · Kindergarten–8th | — |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 257 students · 5th–8th | 5.2 |
Schools in Pollock Pines
Pollock Pines, California · 3 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$95,125
Median Home Value
$401,200
Median Rent
$1,099/mo
Population
8,229
College Educated
23%
Homeownership
82%
Avg Commute
36 min
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Community Profile
Pollock Pines has a median household income of $95,125. It is a community where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $401,200, with a median rent of $1,099/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.7%. The average commute in the area is 36 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 2
- Middle
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Pollock Pines, California
How many schools are in Pollock Pines, California?
Pollock Pines has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Pollock Pines, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Pollock Pines is 5.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Pollock Pines, California?
The top-ranked school in Pollock Pines on MySchoolScout is Pinewood Elementary with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Pollock Pines, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Pollock Pines on MySchoolScout is Pinewood Elementary with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Pollock Pines, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Pollock Pines on MySchoolScout is Sierra Ridge Middle with a composite score of 5.2/10.
How many school districts serve Pollock Pines, California?
Pollock Pines is served by 2 school districts: Pollock Pines Elementary, Silver Fork Elementary.
What is the education level in Pollock Pines, California?
According to Census data, 23% of adults in Pollock Pines have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Pollock Pines, California?
The median household income in Pollock Pines is approximately $95,125 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pollock Pines, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Pollock Pines is 14.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Pollock Pines, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.