For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 344 students in Plumas County, CA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Plumas County, CA is Plumas Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plumas County, CA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public charter school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Plumas County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Plumas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plumas Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Plumas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
505 Nevada St.
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0560
Portola, CA 96122
(530) 832-0560
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Indian Valley High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 743
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-6097
Greenville, CA 95947
(530) 284-6097
Gr: 9-12
175 N. Mill Creek Rd.
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6520
Gr: K-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Sierra High Continuation School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 10330
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-6540
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Plumas County, CA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Plumas County, CA include Plumas Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in Plumas County?
1 public charter schools are located in Plumas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Plumas County?
Plumas County public charter schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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