For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,287 students in Plumas County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Plumas County, CA are Plumas Charter, Portola Opportunity and C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plumas County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plumas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Plumas County (2025)
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 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
895 West St.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0211
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0211
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 Aspen St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3194
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 258-3194
Gr: K-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Greenville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 Grand St.
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7195
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-7195
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Plumas County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
505 Nevada St.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0560
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0560
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Indian Valley High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 743
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-6097
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-6097
Gr: 9-12
175 N. Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Gr: K-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Sierra High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 10330
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Plumas County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Plumas County, CA include Plumas Charter, Portola Opportunity and C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plumas County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Plumas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Plumas County?
Plumas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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