For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 694 students in Quincy, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Quincy, 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.
Quincy, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Quincy have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 Public Elementary Schools in Quincy, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plumas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 344 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Quincy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 343 students
Quincy, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 N. Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Grades: K-6
| 202 students
Sierra High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 10330
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Quincy, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Quincy, CA include Plumas Charter, Portola Opportunity and Quincy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Quincy?
3 public elementary schools are located in Quincy.
What is the racial composition of students in Quincy?
Quincy 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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