Best Dunsmuir Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 23% (versus the California public school average of 34%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunsmuir High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5805 High School Way
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Dunsmuir Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4760 Siskiyou Ave.
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4828
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Dunsmuir Joint Union High Community Day
Alternative School
5805 High School Way
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Gr: 9-12
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Dunsmuir, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4760 Siskiyou Ave.
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4828
Gr: K-8

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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