For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 2,084 students in Plumas County, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 105 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Plumas County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Plumas County, CA are Chester Elementary School, Plumas County Opportunity and Portola Opportunity. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plumas County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Plumas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Plumas County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
158 Aspen St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3194
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3194
Grades: K-6
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Plumas County Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Grades: 7-9
| 2 students
Rank: #33.
Portola Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Rank: #44.
Plumas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Main St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Grades: K-12
| 311 students
Rank: #55.
Quincy Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6550
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6550
Grades: K-6
| 359 students
Rank: #66.
Quincy Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6 Quincy Junction Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Grades: 7-12
| 360 students
Rank: #77.
Portola Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
155 Sixth Ave.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
Rank: #88.
Chester Junior/senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Grades: 7-12
| 140 students
Rank: #99.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 Grand St.
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7195
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7195
Grades: K-6
| 81 students
Rank: #1010.
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
895 W. St.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0211
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0211
Grades: K-6
| 333 students
Rank: #1111.
Greenville Junior/senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
117 Grand St.
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7197
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7197
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Almanor High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
612 First St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-2126
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beckwourth (Jim) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
155 Sixth Ave.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-4284
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plumas County Community
Alternative School
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plumas County Rop
Vocational School
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Plumas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
505 Nevada St.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0560
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0560
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Indian Valley High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 743
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-6097
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-6097
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
175 N. Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Grades: K-6
| 202 students
Sierra High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 10330
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4289 Anne St
Taylorsville, CA 95983
(530) 284-7421
Taylorsville, CA 95983
(530) 284-7421
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Plumas County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Plumas County, CA include Chester Elementary School, Plumas County Opportunity and Portola Opportunity.
How many public schools are located in Plumas County, CA?
15 public schools are located in Plumas County, CA.
What percentage of students in Plumas County, CA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Plumas County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plumas County, CA?
Plumas County, CA public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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