Top 10 Best Lassen County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 3,745 students in Lassen County, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 28 private students). 99% 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 Credence High 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 33%), 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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700-585 Richmond Rd. East
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2338
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
Herlong High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Credence High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
813 Cottage St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Fort Sage Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Juniper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
709-855 Termo-grasshopper Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8938
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #88.
Johnstonville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
704-795 Bangham Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2471
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #99.
Westwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #1010.
Janesville Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
464-555 Main St.
Janesville, CA 96114
(530) 253-3551
Grades: K-8
| 311 students
Rank: #1111.
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Bridge St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #1212.
Meadow View
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Paiute Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-3000
Grades: 3-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1313.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
722-055 Highway 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6577
Grades: K-8
| 243 students
Rank: #1414.
Fletcher Walker Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-3295
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Rank: #1515.
Diamond View Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Richmond Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5144
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #1616.
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
Grades: K-12
| 273 students
Rank: #1717.
Lassen High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Main St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Rank: #1818.
Sierra Primary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Ds Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Grades: K-6
| 45 students
Rank: #1919.
Big Valley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
90 First St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Grades: K-7
| 68 students
Rank: #2020.
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
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
Rank: #2121.
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
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lassen Rop
Vocational School
472-013 Johnstonville Rd. Nort
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 252-1673
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2005 Fourth St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5161
Grades: K-2
| 372 students
Rank: n/an/a
2005 Fourth St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-9781
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
210 Third St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2197
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lassen County, CA

Lassen County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
70 First St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
1000 Main St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-4653
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
100 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
400 Bridge St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
709-855 Termo Grasshopper Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8938
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
472-103 Johnstonville Rd. N.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
709-855 Termo Grasshopper Rd.
Ravendale, CA 96123
(530) 233-3861
Grades: K-12
| 303 students
109 South Gilman St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1415b Chestnut St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2197
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
477-060 Sheriff Cady Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
722055 Hwy 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6696
Grades: 7
| n/a students
55 South Weatherlow St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
109 South Gilman St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
313 Birch St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2994
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
509 Delwood St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students

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 Credence High 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?
99% 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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