For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,547 students in Susanville, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Susanville, CA are Richmond Elementary School, Juniper Ridge Elementary School and Lassen County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Susanville, 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 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Susanville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Susanville, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700-585 Richmond Rd. East
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2338
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2338
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Juniper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709-855 Termo-grasshopper Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8938
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8938
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Lassen County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
472-013 Johnstonville Rd. Nort
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Johnstonville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704-795 Bangham Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2471
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2471
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Meadow View
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Paiute Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-3000
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-3000
Gr: 3-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Diamond View Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Richmond Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5144
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5144
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Thompson Peak Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
995 Paiute Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7300
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7300
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
2005 Fourth St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5161
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5161
Gr: K-2 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Susanville, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Susanville, CA include Richmond Elementary School, Juniper Ridge Elementary School and Lassen County Special Education.
How many public elementary schools are located in Susanville?
8 public elementary schools are located in Susanville.
What is the racial composition of students in Susanville?
Susanville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Susanville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Susanville include: Johnstonville Elementary School vs. Richmond Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School vs. Johnstonville Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School vs. Johnstonville Elementary School
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