For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 3,770 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 89%).
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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lassen County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700-585 Richmond Rd. E.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2338
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2338
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Herlong High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Credence High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
813 Cottage St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Fort Sage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Juniper Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709-855 Termo-grasshopper Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8938
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8938
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lassen Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1324 Cornell St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-1197
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-1197
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lassen County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
472-013 Johnstonville Rd. N.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #88.
Johnstonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704-795 Bangham Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2471
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2471
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #99.
Westwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
Rank: #1010.
Janesville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
464-555 Main St.
Janesville, CA 96114
(530) 253-3551
Janesville, CA 96114
(530) 253-3551
Grades: K-8
| 315 students
Rank: #1111.
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bridge St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Rank: #1212.
Meadow View
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Paiute Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-3000
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-3000
Grades: 3-5
| 328 students
Rank: #1313.
Shaffer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
722-055 Highway 395 N.
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6577
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6577
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #1414.
Fletcher Walker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-3295
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-3295
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
Rank: #1515.
Diamond View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Richmond Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5144
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5144
Grades: 6-8
| 303 students
Rank: #1616.
Long Valley
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
436-965 Susan Dr.
Doyle, CA 96109
(530) 827-2395
Doyle, CA 96109
(530) 827-2395
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Rank: #1717.
Lassen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Main St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2141
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 820 students
Rank: #1818.
Sierra Primary
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ds Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Grades: K-6
| 46 students
Rank: #1919.
Big Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
90 First St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Grades: K-7
| 72 students
Rank: #2020.
Thompson Peak Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
995 Paiute Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7300
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7300
Grades: K-12
| 143 students
Rank: #2121.
Mt. Lassen Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 David S Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lassen Rop
Vocational School
472-013 Johnstonville Rd. N.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 252-1673
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 252-1673
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
2005 Fourth St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5161
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5161
Grades: K-2
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
2005 Fourth St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-9781
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
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2197
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lassen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Big Valley Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
70 First St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Diamond Mountain Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1000 Main St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-4653
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-4653
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Fort Sage Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
100 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Gateway High (Continuation School) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
400 Bridge St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Horizon High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Juniper Ridge Virtual Academy Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
709-855 Termo Grasshopper Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8938
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8938
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lassen County Opportunity High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
472-103 Johnstonville Rd. N.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
New Day Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
709-855 Termo Grasshopper Rd.
Ravendale, CA 96123
(530) 233-3861
Ravendale, CA 96123
(530) 233-3861
Grades: K-12
| 303 students
Paiute Creek Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
109 South Gilman St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Providence Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1415b Chestnut St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2197
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2197
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Red River Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Render Continuation High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rocky Ridge High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
477-060 Sheriff Cady Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7214
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Soldier Bridge Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
722055 Hwy 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6696
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6696
Grades: 7
| n/a students
Spring Ridge Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
55 South Weatherlow St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
Susan River Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
109 South Gilman St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Westwood Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
313 Birch St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2994
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2994
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
Westwood Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
509 Delwood St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
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 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lassen County?
Lassen County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lassen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lassen County include: Mckinley Elementary School vs. Janesville Elementary School, Johnstonville Elementary School vs. Richmond Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School vs. Johnstonville Elementary School
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