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Best Lassen County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 2,075 students in Lassen County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lassen County, CA are Richmond Elementary School, Juniper Ridge Elementary School and Fort Sage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lassen County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lassen County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lassen County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lassen County, CA include Richmond Elementary School, Juniper Ridge Elementary School and Fort Sage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lassen County?
14 public middle schools are located in Lassen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lassen County?
Lassen County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lassen County are often viewed compared to one another?

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