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Best Del Norte County Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,935 students in Del Norte County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Del Norte County, CA are Uncharted Shores Academy, Del Norte Community and Redwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Del Norte County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Del Norte County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Del Norte County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uncharted Shores Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
330 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Gr: K-9 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6900 Lake Earl Dr.
Fort Dick, CA 95538
(707) 464-0360
Gr: K-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Smith River Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
134 First St.
Smith River, CA 95567
(707) 464-0370
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Mountain Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Azalea Ln.
Gasquet, CA 95543
(707) 457-3211
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Castle Rock
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Glenn St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Crescent Elk Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
994 G St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Del Norte County, CA

Del Norte County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bar-o High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
15005 Highway 199
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 954-5601
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Boulder Creek Elementary School (Closed 2023)
994 G St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Community Day School (Closed 2023)
212 East Washington Blvd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Gr: K-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Del Norte County Adult (Closed 2013)
2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0261
Del Norte County Community (Secondary) High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Del Norte County Community Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Gr: 1-6
Juvenile Hallbar-o (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
212 E. Washington Blvd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 954-5601
Gr: K-12
Klamath River Early College Of Redwoods (Closed 2017)
510 E Washington Blvd
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-1162
Gr: K-12
Paragon/avalon Independent Study (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Del Norte County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Del Norte County, CA include Uncharted Shores Academy, Del Norte Community and Redwood Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Del Norte County?
8 public middle schools are located in Del Norte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Del Norte County?
Del Norte County public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Del Norte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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