For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 302 students in Dorris, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Dorris, CA are Butte Valley High School and Butte Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorris, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dorris have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dorris, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butte Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3990
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3990
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Butte Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3900
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3900
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Cascade High School
Alternative School
615 West Third
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Picard Community Day Elementary School
Alternative School
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Gr: K-8
Dorris, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mahogany Community Day High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
615 West Third
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3406
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3406
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dorris, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Dorris, CA include Butte Valley High School and Butte Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dorris?
4 public schools are located in Dorris.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorris?
Dorris public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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