For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 1,404 students in Trinity County, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Trinity County, CA are Douglas City Elementary School, Junction City Elementary School and Burnt Ranch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trinity County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Trinity County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Trinity County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 School Rd.
Douglas City, CA 96024
(530) 623-6350
Douglas City, CA 96024
(530) 623-6350
Gr: K-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Junction City Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
430 Red Hill Rd.
Junction City, CA 96048
(530) 623-6381
Junction City, CA 96048
(530) 623-6381
Gr: K-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Burnt Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 Burnt Ranch School Rd.
Burnt Ranch, CA 95527
(530) 629-2543
Burnt Ranch, CA 95527
(530) 629-2543
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Hayfork High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Oak St.
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5261
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Hayfork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6930 State Highway 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Gr: K-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Coffee Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
261 Coffee Creek Rd., Box 4740
Trinity Center, CA 96091
(530) 266-3344
Trinity Center, CA 96091
(530) 266-3344
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Trinity Center Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Trinity Vista Dr.
Trinity Center, CA 96091
(530) 266-3342
Trinity Center, CA 96091
(530) 266-3342
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Alps View High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Victory Ln.
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
R.i.s.e. Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Victory Ln.
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1010.
Weaverville Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31020 State Highway 3
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-5533
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-5533
Gr: K-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Trinity High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 Victory Ln.
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6127
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6127
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
685 Lewiston Rd.
Lewiston, CA 96052
(530) 778-3984
Lewiston, CA 96052
(530) 778-3984
Gr: K-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Trinity County Juvenile Hall
Alternative School
333 Tom Bell Rd.
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Trinity County Special Education
Special Education School
201 Memorial Dr.
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Trinity River Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
31020 State Highway 3
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Gr: K-6 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Valley High School
Alternative School
6930 State Hwy. 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Trinity County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
304 Corral Bottom Rd.
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Gr: K-8
304 Corral Bottom Rd
Big Bar, CA 96010
(530) 623-6316
Big Bar, CA 96010
(530) 623-6316
Gr: 2-5 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Hyampom Arts Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
148 Corral Bottom Rd.
Hyampom, CA 96046
(530) 628-5912
Hyampom, CA 96046
(530) 628-5912
Gr: K-3
Mountain Academy Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
201 Memorial Dr.
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Mountain Valley Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6930 State Highway 3, Highway
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5265
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5265
Gr: 7-12
Summit Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
251 Burnt Ranch Sch Rd.
Burnt Ranch, CA 95527
(530) 629-2543
Burnt Ranch, CA 95527
(530) 629-2543
Gr: K-12
Trinity County Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Memorial Dr.
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Trinity River Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
310 Victory Lane
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Trinity County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Trinity County, CA include Douglas City Elementary School, Junction City Elementary School and Burnt Ranch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Trinity County?
16 public schools are located in Trinity County.
What is the racial composition of students in Trinity County?
Trinity County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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