For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,017 students in 95971, CA (there are , serving 91 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 95971, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 95971, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 95971 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 95971, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95971, CA 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plumas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1425 East Main St.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-3851
Grades: K-12
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Plumas County Opportunity
Alternative 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
(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
| 7 students
Rank: #44.
Quincy Junior/senior High 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
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
Quincy Elementary 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
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
Plumas County Community
Alternative 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
95971, California 51±¬ÁÏs (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 95971, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 95971, CA include Plumas Charter, Plumas County Opportunity and Portola Opportunity.
How many public schools are located in 95971?
7 public schools are located in 95971.
What percentage of students in 95971 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 95971 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 95971?
95971 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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