Junction Elementary

Junction Elementary serves 372 students in grades kindergarten through eighth in Palo Cedro, California. This regular public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1 with 23 full-time equivalent teachers, creating a manageable learning environment for its K-8 community. Academically, Junction Elementary demonstrates strong performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #744 out of 9,566 California schools, placing it in the 92nd percentile statewide.

Students show solid achievement in core subjects, with 61% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, and 55% reaching proficiency in mathematics across all grade levels. The school draws from an affluent rural community where the median household income reaches $114,301 and median home values sit at $506,500. With 39% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a remarkably low poverty rate of just 1.7%, the surrounding area of 5,648 residents provides a stable foundation for educational success.

Junction Elementary is situated in a rural setting near the town of Palo Cedro in Shasta County, offering students a small-town educational experience with the natural beauty and space that comes with rural Northern California living.

Located in a rural area, Junction Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.