North Cow Creek Elementary
Palo Cedro, CA · North Cow Creek Elementary · Grades K-8
1,833rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 68%▼ Declining
North Cow Creek Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks North Cow Creek Elementary 1,833rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 68% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2015 to 68th in 2025 — declining.
North Cow Creek Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 178 students tested
North Cow Creek Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 256 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.3% | 76.2% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 10.9% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 7.4% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.2% | 4.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near North Cow Creek Elementary
Typical home value $569K in zip 96073 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near North Cow Creek Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Chrysalis CharterShasta County Office of Education · 2.1 mi away · charter2,417th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 40% - 6Bella Vista ElementaryBella Vista Elementary · 3.2 mi away2,440th of 5,659
ELA 51% · Math 37% - 7Junction ElementaryJunction Elementary · 3.7 mi away1,878th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 49% - 8Millville ElementaryMillville Elementary · 4.5 mi away1,645th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 53% - 6Alta Mesa ElementaryEnterprise Elementary · 5.6 mi away2,640th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 34% - 6Shasta Meadows ElementaryEnterprise Elementary · 5.7 mi away2,723rd of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 37% - 7Boulder Creek ElementaryEnterprise Elementary · 5.7 mi away2,006th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 45% - 7Columbia ElementaryColumbia Elementary · 6.1 mi away1,894th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Cow Creek Elementary in?
North Cow Creek Elementary is part of the North Cow Creek Elementary district in Palo Cedro, California.
Is North Cow Creek Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Cow Creek Elementary 1,833rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North Cow Creek Elementary?
White 76%, Two or more races 11%, Hispanic 7%, American Indian 5% (256 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Cow Creek Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 96073 is $569K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.