For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,040 students in Quincy, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 91 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Quincy, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Quincy, CA are Plumas Charter, Plumas County Opportunity and Portola Opportunity. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quincy, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Quincy have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Quincy, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plumas Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Main St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Grades: K-12
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Plumas County Opportunity
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Grades: 7-9
| 1 students
Rank: #33.
Portola Opportunity
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Rank: #44.
Quincy Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Quincy Junction Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6510
Grades: 7-12
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
Quincy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6550
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6550
Grades: K-6
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plumas County Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plumas County Rop
Vocational School
50 Church St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6500
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Quincy, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
175 N. Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Grades: K-6
| 202 students
Sierra High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 10330
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Quincy, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Quincy, CA include Plumas Charter, Plumas County Opportunity and Portola Opportunity.
How many public schools are located in Quincy?
7 public schools are located in Quincy.
What percentage of students in Quincy go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Quincy are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Quincy?
Quincy public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Quincy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Quincy include: Quincy Junior/senior High School vs. Plumas Charter
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