Best 95971 California Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,017 students in 95971, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 91 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 95971, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 95971, CA are Plumas County Opportunity, Plumas Charter and Portola Opportunity. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95971 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95971, CA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95971, CA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plumas County Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Gr: 7-9 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #22.
Plumas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1425 East Main St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Gr: K-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Portola Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Quincy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
175 Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6550
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Quincy Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6 Quincy Junction Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Gr: 7-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Plumas County Community
Alternative School
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Plumas County Rop
Vocational School
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Gr: 11-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 95971 California

95971, California Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
175 N. Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Gr: K-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Po Box 10330
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 95971, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in 95971, CA include Plumas County Opportunity, Plumas Charter and Portola Opportunity.
How many public schools are located in 95971?
7 public schools are located in 95971.
What percentage of students in 95971 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 95971 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95971?
95971 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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