For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 694 students in 95971, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95971, CA are Plumas Charter, Portola Opportunity and Quincy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95971 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95971, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95971, CA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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: #33.
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%
95971, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 95971, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95971, CA include Plumas Charter, Portola Opportunity and Quincy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95971?
3 public elementary schools are located in 95971.
What is the racial composition of students in 95971?
95971 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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