Smith River Elementary
Smith River, CA · Del Norte County Unified · Grades K-8
3,467th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 39%▲ Improving
Smith River Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Smith River Elementary 3,467th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 24th in 2015 to 39th in 2025 — improving.
Smith River Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 170 students tested
Smith River Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 233 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.1% | 47.2% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| White | 31.8% | 29.2% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 13.2% | 17.2% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 4.3% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Smith River Elementary
Typical home value $436K in zip 95567 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Smith River Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Redwood ElementaryDel Norte County Unified · 4.1 mi away2,653rd of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 34% - 1Pine Grove ElementaryDel Norte County Unified · 10 mi away5,275th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 13% - 3Mary Peacock ElementaryDel Norte County Unified · 10.8 mi away4,126th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 29% - –Mountain ElementaryDel Norte County Unified · 11.2 mi away
- 1Bess Maxwell ElementaryDel Norte County Unified · 11.4 mi away5,516th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 13% - 1Joe Hamilton ElementaryDel Norte County Unified · 12.1 mi away5,371st of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 14% - 1'O Me-nok Learning CenterDel Norte County Unified · 26.1 mi away5,519th of 5,659
ELA 13% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Smith River Elementary in?
Smith River Elementary is part of the Del Norte County Unified district in Smith River, California.
Is Smith River Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smith River Elementary 3,467th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Smith River Elementary?
Hispanic 47%, White 29%, American Indian 17%, Two or more races 4% (233 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smith River Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95567 is $436K 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.