For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 377 students in Burney, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burney, CA are Mt. Burney Special Education Center and Burney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burney, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burney have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burney, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Burney Special Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37577 Mountain View Rd.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-3852
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #22.
Burney Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37403 Toronto St.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-2279
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-2279
Gr: K-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Burney Elementary Community Day
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: K-6
Rank: n/an/a
Intermountain Independent Study
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack Ave.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Burney, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burney, CA include Mt. Burney Special Education Center and Burney Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burney?
4 public elementary schools are located in Burney.
What is the racial composition of students in Burney?
Burney public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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