For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 697 students in Quincy, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Quincy, CA are Plumas Charter, Portola Opportunity and Quincy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quincy, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Quincy have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Quincy, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plumas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1425 East Main St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Gr: K-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Portola Opportunity
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Quincy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6550
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6550
Gr: K-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Quincy, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Quincy, CA include Plumas Charter, Portola Opportunity and Quincy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Quincy?
3 public elementary schools are located in Quincy.
What is the racial composition of students in Quincy?
Quincy public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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