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Best Susanville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,383 students in Susanville, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Susanville, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Susanville, CA are Richmond Elementary School, Juniper Ridge Elementary School and Credence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Susanville, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Susanville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Susanville, CA (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.
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.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: 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 Susanville, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Susanville, CA include Richmond Elementary School, Juniper Ridge Elementary School and Credence High School.
How many public schools are located in Susanville?
14 public schools are located in Susanville.
What percentage of students in Susanville go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Susanville are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Susanville?
Susanville public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Susanville are often viewed compared to one another?

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