For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 350 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 45% 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burney, CA (2025-26)
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 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 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
Burney, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mountain View High Continuation School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
20375 Tamarack St.
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Burney, CA 96013
(530) 335-5189
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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?
3 public elementary schools are located in Burney.
What is the racial composition of students in Burney?
Burney public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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