For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 992 students in Trinity County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Trinity County, CA are Douglas City Elementary School, Junction City Elementary School and Hayfork Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trinity County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Trinity County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Trinity County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas City Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Junction City Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Red Hill Rd.
Junction City, CA 96048
(530) 623-6381
Junction City, CA 96048
(530) 623-6381
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Hayfork Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6930 State Highway 3
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Hayfork, CA 96041
(530) 628-5294
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
Burnt Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Burnt Ranch School Rd.
Burnt Ranch, CA 95527
(530) 629-2543
Burnt Ranch, CA 95527
(530) 629-2543
Grades: K-8
| 85 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #77.
Weaverville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31020 State Highway 3
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-5533
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-5533
Grades: K-8
| 341 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
685 Lewiston Rd.
Lewiston, CA 96052
(530) 778-3984
Lewiston, CA 96052
(530) 778-3984
Grades: K-8
| 66 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-6
| 2 students
Trinity County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
304 Corral Bottom Rd.
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
304 Corral Bottom Rd
Big Bar, CA 96010
(530) 623-6316
Big Bar, CA 96010
(530) 623-6316
Grades: 2-5
| 9 students
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
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Mountain Academy Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
201 Memorial Dr.
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Trinity County Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Memorial Dr.
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-2861
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Trinity River Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
310 Victory Lane
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Weaverville, CA 96093
(530) 623-6104
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Trinity County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Trinity County, CA include Douglas City Elementary School, Junction City Elementary School and Hayfork Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Trinity County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Trinity County.
What is the racial composition of students in Trinity County?
Trinity County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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