For the 2025 school year, there are 50 public schools serving 5,882 students in Siskiyou County, CA (there are , serving 107 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Siskiyou County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Siskiyou County, CA are Etna Union High School, Scott River High School and Fort Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Siskiyou County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Siskiyou County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Siskiyou County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Etna Union High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Howell Ave.
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3244
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Scott River High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Campus Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Fort Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11501 Mathews St.
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2412
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2412
Gr: K-2 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bogus Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13735 Ager-beswick Rd.
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 459-3163
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 459-3163
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Seiad Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44539 Highway 96
Seiad Valley, CA 96086
(530) 496-3308
Seiad Valley, CA 96086
(530) 496-3308
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Dunsmuir High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5805 High School Way
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4835
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Klamath River Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30438 Walker Rd.
Klamath River, CA 96050
(530) 496-3406
Klamath River, CA 96050
(530) 496-3406
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Little Shasta Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8409 Lower Little Shasta Rd.
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 459-3269
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 459-3269
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Mt. Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Cedar St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3434
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3434
Gr: K-3 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Mccloud High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 Campus Way
Mccloud, CA 96057
(530) 964-2181
Mccloud, CA 96057
(530) 964-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Yreka Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 Jackson St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Gr: 4-8
Rank: #1212.
Sisson
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 East Alma St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Gr: 4-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Delphic Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1420 Delphic Rd.
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 842-3653
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 842-3653
Gr: K-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Mccloud Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
332 Hamilton Way
Mccloud, CA 96057
(530) 964-2133
Mccloud, CA 96057
(530) 964-2133
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Butteville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24512 Edgewood Rd.
Weed, CA 96094
(530) 938-2255
Weed, CA 96094
(530) 938-2255
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1616.
Hornbrook Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15430 Oregon Rd.
Hornbrook, CA 96044
(530) 475-3598
Hornbrook, CA 96044
(530) 475-3598
Gr: K-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1717.
Etna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Collier Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Gr: 3-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
Montague Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 East Prather St.
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 459-3001
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 459-3001
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1919.
Weed High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
909 Hillside Dr.
Weed, CA 96094
(530) 938-4774
Weed, CA 96094
(530) 938-4774
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2020.
Yreka High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Preece Way
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2521
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2521
Gr: 9-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2121.
Scott Valley Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
237 Butte St.
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-5565
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-5565
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2222.
Mount Shasta High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 Everitt Memorial Hwy.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-2614
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-2614
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Butte Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3990
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3990
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Discovery High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 West Lennox St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1659
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Happy Camp High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
234 Indian Creek Rd.
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2697
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2697
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2626.
Grenada Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
516 Shasta Blvd.
Grenada, CA 96038
(530) 436-2233
Grenada, CA 96038
(530) 436-2233
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2727.
Golden Eagle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 W A Barr Rd.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5800
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5800
Gr: K-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2828.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 Evergreen Ln.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-4912
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-4912
Gr: K-3 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2929.
Big Springs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7405 Highway A-12
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 459-3189
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 459-3189
Gr: K-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3030.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5321 York Rd.
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 459-3313
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 459-3313
Gr: K-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3131.
Tulelake Basin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
461 Second St.
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2294
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2294
Gr: K-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3232.
Jackson Street Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Jackson St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-3561
Gr: 4-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3333.
Gazelle Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25305 Gazelle-callahan Rd.
Gazelle, CA 96034
(530) 435-2321
Gazelle, CA 96034
(530) 435-2321
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3434.
Weed Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 White Ave.
Weed, CA 96094
(530) 938-2715
Weed, CA 96094
(530) 938-2715
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3535.
Siskiyou County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
609 South Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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Siskiyou County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 Collier Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Etna Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
220 Collier Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 468-2727
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 468-2727
Gr: K-6
Fort Jones Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
11501 Mathews St
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2412
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2412
Gr: K-6
Gold Street Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
321 North Gold St
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2438
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-2438
Gr: 1-5
Grenada Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
516 Shasta Blvd.
Grenada, CA 96038
(530) 436-2233
Grenada, CA 96038
(530) 436-2233
Gr: K-8
Happy Camp Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
39 Fourth Ave
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2731
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2731
Gr: 7-12
Happy Camp Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
114 Park Way
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Gr: K-8
Happy Camp Union Elementary School Primary Community (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
114 Parkway
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-2267
Gr: 2-4
Headwaters Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
595 E. Alma St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5734
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5734
Gr: K-8
J. Everett Barr Court (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
269 Sharps Ln.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1400
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-1400
Gr: K-12
Jefferson High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Rockfellow Dr.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Mahogany Community Day High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
615 West Third
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3406
Dorris, CA 96023
(530) 397-3406
Gr: 7-12
Montague Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
430 E. Prather St.
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 459-3001
Montague, CA 96064
(530) 459-3001
Gr: 1-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Mt Shasta Options For Youth Charter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
510 North Mount Shasta Blvd.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(626) 682-9300
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(626) 682-9300
Gr: K-8
407 County Rd 160
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 664-2131
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 664-2131
Gr: K-2 | 124 students Minority enrollment: 66%
11033 Quartz Valley Rd
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2448
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-2448
Gr: K-8
Scott River Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
450 Campus Way
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-5279
Gr: 7-12
Siskiyou County Rop High School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
609 S. Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8426
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8426
Gr: 11-12
601 E. Alma St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Gr: 4-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
South County Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Rockfellow Dr.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Gr: 9-12
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
609 S. Gold St.
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-8432
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Summit Academy Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4760 Siskiyou Ave.
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4828
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
(530) 235-4828
Gr: K-8
Tulelake Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
800 Main St
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2280
Tulelake, CA 96134
(530) 667-2280
Gr: 7-9 | 4 students
Turner Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 490
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Etna, CA 96027
(530) 467-3320
Gr: K-6 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Wyeka Vista Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 S. Davis Apt. A
Weed, CA 96094
(530) 938-1580
Weed, CA 96094
(530) 938-1580
Gr: 1-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Siskiyou County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Siskiyou County, CA include Etna Union High School, Scott River High School and Fort Jones Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Siskiyou County?
50 public schools are located in Siskiyou County.
What percentage of students in Siskiyou County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Siskiyou County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Siskiyou County?
Siskiyou County public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Siskiyou County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Siskiyou County include: Mt. Shasta Elementary School vs. Golden Eagle Charter, Golden Eagle Charter vs. Mt. Shasta Elementary School, Dunsmuir High School vs. Mount Shasta High School
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