Top 10 Best Lassen County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 1,975 students in Lassen County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lassen County, CA are Richmond Elementary School, Juniper Ridge Elementary School and Johnstonville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lassen County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Lassen County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Lassen County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700-585 Richmond Rd. E.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2338
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Juniper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
709-855 Termo-grasshopper Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8938
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Johnstonville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
704-795 Bangham Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2471
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Sage Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Rank: #55.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
722-055 Highway 395 N.
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6577
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
Rank: #66.
Diamond View Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Richmond Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5144
Grades: 6-8
| 356 students
Rank: #77.
Janesville Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
464-555 Main St.
Janesville, CA 96114
(530) 253-3551
Grades: K-8
| 349 students
Rank: #88.
Westwood High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Long Valley
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
436-965 Susan Dr.
Doyle, CA 96109
(530) 827-2395
Grades: K-12
| 246 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mt. Lassen Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 David S Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
Rank: #1111.
Thompson Peak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
995 Paiute Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7300
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Rank: #1212.
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Bridge St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lassen County Special Education
Special Education School
472-013 Johnstonville Rd. N.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lassen County, CA

Lassen County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
70 First St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
1000 Main St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-4653
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
100 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
400 Bridge St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
709-855 Termo Grasshopper Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8938
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
472-103 Johnstonville Rd. N.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
709-855 Termo Grasshopper Rd.
Ravendale, CA 96123
(530) 233-3861
Grades: K-12
| 303 students
109 South Gilman St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1415b Chestnut St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2197
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
477-060 Sheriff Cady Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
722055 Hwy 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6696
Grades: 7
| n/a students
55 South Weatherlow St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
109 South Gilman St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
313 Birch St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2994
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
509 Delwood St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lassen County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lassen County, CA include Richmond Elementary School, Juniper Ridge Elementary School and Johnstonville Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lassen County, CA?
13 public middle schools are located in Lassen County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Lassen County, CA?
Lassen County, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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