For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 631 students in Burney, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Burney, CA are Mt. Burney Special Education Center, Mountain View High (Continuation School) and Burney Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burney, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Burney have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burney, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Burney Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #22.
Mountain View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Burney Junior-senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37571 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-4576
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Burney Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37403 Toronto St.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-2279
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-2279
Gr: K-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Burney Community Day
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: 7-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Burney Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: K-6
Rank: n/an/a
Intermountain Independent Study
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Burney, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mountain View High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack St.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Burney, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Burney, CA include Mt. Burney Special Education Center, Mountain View High (Continuation School) and Burney Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Burney?
7 public schools are located in Burney.
What is the racial composition of students in Burney?
Burney public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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