For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,998 students in 95531, CA (there are , serving 89 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 95531, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95531, CA are Del Norte Community, Uncharted Shores Academy and Del Norte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 95531 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 95531, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95531, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Del Norte Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 West Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Uncharted Shores Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Grades: K-9
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Grades: 9-12
| 923 students
Rank: #44.
Joe Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0330
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0330
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Pine Grove Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0350
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0350
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #66.
Crescent Elk Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
994 G St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Rank: #77.
Castle Rock
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Glenn St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Grades: K-12
| 337 students
Rank: #88.
Sunset High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0380
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0380
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #99.
Bess Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0310
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0310
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
Del Norte County Rop
Vocational School
1301 El Dorado
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Elk Creek
Alternative School
1115 Williams Dr.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
95531, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bar-o High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
15005 Highway 199
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 954-5601
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 954-5601
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
994 G St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
212 East Washington Blvd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Grades: K-12
| 989 students
2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0261
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0261
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Del Norte County Community (Secondary) High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Del Norte County Community Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Juvenile Hallbar-o (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
212 E. Washington Blvd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 954-5601
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 954-5601
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
510 E Washington Blvd
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-1162
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-1162
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Paragon/avalon Independent Study (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
400 W. Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 95531, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95531, CA include Del Norte Community, Uncharted Shores Academy and Del Norte High School.
How many public schools are located in 95531?
11 public schools are located in 95531.
What percentage of students in 95531 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 95531 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95531?
95531 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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