For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,090 students in Del Norte County, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 89 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Del Norte County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Del Norte County, CA are Uncharted Shores Academy, Del Norte Community and Redwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Del Norte County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Del Norte County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Del Norte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uncharted Shores Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Gr: K-9 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Del Norte Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 West Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6900 Lake Earl Dr.
Fort Dick, CA 95538
(707) 464-0360
Fort Dick, CA 95538
(707) 464-0360
Gr: K-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Smith River Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
134 First St.
Smith River, CA 95567
(707) 464-0370
Smith River, CA 95567
(707) 464-0370
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Del Norte High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Joe Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0330
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0330
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mary Peacock Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Arlington
Crescent City, CA 95331
(707) 464-0301
Crescent City, CA 95331
(707) 464-0301
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Mountain Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Azalea Ln.
Gasquet, CA 95543
(707) 457-3211
Gasquet, CA 95543
(707) 457-3211
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Pine Grove Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0350
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0350
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Castle Rock
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Glenn St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Crescent Elk Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
994 G St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Sunset High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Elk Valley Cross Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0380
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0380
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Bess Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0310
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0310
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
'o Me-nok Learning Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Minot Creek Rd.
Klamath, CA 95548
(707) 464-0340
Klamath, CA 95548
(707) 464-0340
Gr: K-6 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Del Norte County Rop
Vocational School
1301 El Dorado
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0274
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Del Norte County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Del Norte County, CA include Uncharted Shores Academy, Del Norte Community and Redwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Del Norte County?
16 public schools are located in Del Norte County.
What percentage of students in Del Norte County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Del Norte County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Del Norte County?
Del Norte County public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Del Norte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Del Norte County include: Joe Hamilton Elementary School vs. Bess Maxwell Elementary School, Bess Maxwell Elementary School vs. Joe Hamilton Elementary School, Uncharted Shores Academy vs. Castle Rock
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