For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 907 students in Mount Shasta, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Shasta, CA are Sisson, Mt. Shasta Elementary School and Golden Eagle Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Shasta, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Shasta have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mount Shasta, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sisson
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 East Alma St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Grades: 4-8
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Cedar St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3434
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3434
Grades: K-3
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Golden Eagle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 W A Barr Rd.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5800
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5800
Grades: K-12
| 401 students
Mount Shasta, California 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Headwaters Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
595 E. Alma St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5734
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5734
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Jefferson High (Continuation School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Rockfellow Dr.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Mt Shasta Options For Youth Charter (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
510 North Mount Shasta Blvd.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(626) 682-9300
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(626) 682-9300
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
601 E. Alma St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Grades: 4-8
| 465 students
South County Community Day (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Rockfellow Dr.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-0425
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Shasta, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Shasta, CA include Sisson, Mt. Shasta Elementary School and Golden Eagle Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Shasta?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mount Shasta.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Shasta?
Mount Shasta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mount Shasta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mount Shasta include: Mt. Shasta Elementary School vs. Golden Eagle Charter, Golden Eagle Charter vs. Mt. Shasta Elementary School
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