For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 350 students in Burney, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burney, CA are Mt. Burney Special Education Center and Burney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burney, 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 17% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burney have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burney, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Burney Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Burney Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37403 Toronto St.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-2279
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-2279
Gr: K-6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Burney Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: K-6
Burney, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mountain View High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack St.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Burney, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Burney, CA include Mt. Burney Special Education Center and Burney Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burney?
3 public elementary schools are located in Burney.
What is the racial composition of students in Burney?
Burney public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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