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Best Crescent City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,163 students in Crescent City, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 89 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Crescent City, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crescent City, CA are Uncharted Shores Academy, Del Norte Community and Del Norte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crescent City, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Crescent City 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 Public Schools in Crescent City, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uncharted Shores Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
330 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Gr: K-9 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Del Norte Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 West Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Joe Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0330
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mary Peacock Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 Arlington
Crescent City, CA 95331
(707) 464-0301
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Pine Grove Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0350
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Castle Rock
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Glenn St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Crescent Elk Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
994 G St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Sunset High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0380
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Bess Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0310
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Del Norte County Rop
Vocational School
1301 El Dorado
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Crescent City, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Crescent City, CA include Uncharted Shores Academy, Del Norte Community and Del Norte High School.
How many public schools are located in Crescent City?
11 public schools are located in Crescent City.
What percentage of students in Crescent City go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Crescent City are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crescent City?
Crescent City 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).
Which public schools in Crescent City are often viewed compared to one another?

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