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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lassen County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 3,745 students in Lassen County, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 60 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lassen County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lassen County, CA are Richmond Elementary School, Herlong High School and Juniper Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lassen County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Lassen County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lassen County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700-585 Richmond Rd. East
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2338
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Herlong High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Juniper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
709-855 Termo-grasshopper Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8938
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Credence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1110 Main St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fort Sage Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Gr: 7-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lassen Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1324 Cornell St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-1197
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lassen County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
472-013 Johnstonville Rd. Nort
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Johnstonville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
704-795 Bangham Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2471
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Fletcher Walker Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-3295
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Westwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Janesville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
464-555 Main St.
Janesville, CA 96114
(530) 253-3551
Gr: K-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Meadow View
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Paiute Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-3000
Gr: 3-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
722-055 Highway 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6577
Gr: K-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Bridge St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Lassen High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Main St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2141
Gr: 9-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Diamond View Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Richmond Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5144
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
Long Valley
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
436-965 Susan Dr.
Doyle, CA 96109
(530) 827-2395
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1818.
Sierra Primary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Ds Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Gr: K-6 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Thompson Peak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
995 Paiute Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7300
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2020.
Mt. Lassen Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 David S Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2121.
Big Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
90 First St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Gr: K-7 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Lassen Rop
Vocational School
472-013 Johnstonville Rd. Nort
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 252-1673
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mckinley Elementary School
2005 Fourth St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5161
Gr: K-2 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Susanville State Preschool
2005 4th St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-9781
Rank: n/an/a
Westwood State Preschool
210 Birch St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2197

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lassen County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lassen County, CA include Richmond Elementary School, Herlong High School and Juniper Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lassen County?
25 public schools are located in Lassen County.
What percentage of students in Lassen County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lassen County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lassen County?
Lassen County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lassen County are often viewed compared to one another?

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