For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 29 students in Downieville, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Downieville, CA is Downieville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downieville, CA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Downieville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Downieville, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Downieville, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sierra Community Day-west High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer E
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3525
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3525
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Downieville, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Downieville, CA include Downieville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Downieville?
1 public elementary schools are located in Downieville.
What is the racial composition of students in Downieville?
Downieville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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