For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 562 students in Lassen County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lassen County, CA are Long Valley, Thompson Peak Charter and Mt. Lassen Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lassen County, CA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Lassen County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lassen County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Valley
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
436-965 Susan Dr.
Doyle, CA 96109
(530) 827-2395
Doyle, CA 96109
(530) 827-2395
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Thompson Peak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
995 Paiute Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7300
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7300
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Lassen Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 David S Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Lassen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lassen County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lassen County, CA include Long Valley, Thompson Peak Charter and Mt. Lassen Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Lassen County?
3 public charter schools are located in Lassen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lassen County?
Lassen County public charter schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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