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Top 5 Best Crescent City Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,226 students in Crescent City, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crescent City, CA are Del Norte Community, Uncharted Shores Academy and Joe Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crescent City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crescent City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Crescent City, CA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Del Norte Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 West Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Uncharted Shores Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
330 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Grades: K-9
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Joe Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0330
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Mary Peacock Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 Arlington
Crescent City, CA 95331
(707) 464-0301
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Pine Grove Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0350
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #66.
Crescent Elk Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
994 G St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Rank: #77.
Castle Rock
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Glenn St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Grades: K-12
| 337 students
Rank: #88.
Bess Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0310
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Crescent City, California

Crescent City, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bar-o High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
15005 Highway 199
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 954-5601
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Boulder Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
994 G St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Community Day School (Closed 2023)
212 East Washington Blvd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Grades: K-12
| 989 students
Del Norte County Adult (Closed 2013)
2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0261
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Del Norte County Community (Secondary) High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Del Norte County Community Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Juvenile Hallbar-o (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
212 E. Washington Blvd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 954-5601
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Klamath River Early College Of Redwoods (Closed 2017)
510 E Washington Blvd
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-1162
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Paragon/avalon Independent Study (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Crescent City, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crescent City, CA include Del Norte Community, Uncharted Shores Academy and Joe Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crescent City?
8 public elementary schools are located in Crescent City.
What is the racial composition of students in Crescent City?
Crescent City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Crescent City are often viewed compared to one another?

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