For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 45 students in Downieville, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Downieville, CA are Downieville Junior-senior High School and Downieville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downieville, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Downieville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Downieville, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downieville Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 School St.
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Gr: 7-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Downieville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 School St.
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Gr: K-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Downieville, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Downieville, CA include Downieville Junior-senior High School and Downieville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Downieville?
2 public schools are located in Downieville.
What is the racial composition of students in Downieville?
Downieville public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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