For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 141 students in Dunsmuir, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Dunsmuir, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dunsmuir, CA are Dunsmuir High School and Dunsmuir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunsmuir, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dunsmuir have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dunsmuir, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunsmuir High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5805 High School Way
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #22.
Dunsmuir Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4760 Siskiyou Ave.
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4828
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4828
Grades: K-8
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dunsmuir Joint Union High Community Day
Alternative School
5805 High School Way
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Dunsmuir, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Summit Academy Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4760 Siskiyou Ave.
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4828
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4828
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dunsmuir, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Dunsmuir, CA include Dunsmuir High School and Dunsmuir Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dunsmuir?
3 public schools are located in Dunsmuir.
What percentage of students in Dunsmuir go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Dunsmuir are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dunsmuir?
Dunsmuir public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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