For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 302 students in Dorris, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Dorris, CA are Butte Valley High School and Butte Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorris, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dorris have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Dorris, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butte Valley High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3990
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3990
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Butte Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3900
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3900
Grades: K-8
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cascade High School
Alternative School
615 West Third
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Picard Community Day Elementary School
Alternative School
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-4000
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Dorris, California ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mahogany Community Day High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
615 West Third
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3406
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3406
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dorris, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Dorris, CA include Butte Valley High School and Butte Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dorris?
4 public schools are located in Dorris.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorris?
Dorris public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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