For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 29 students in Downieville, CA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Downieville, CA is Downieville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downieville, CA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Downieville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Downieville, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downieville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 School St.
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Grades: K-6
| 29 students
Downieville, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sierra Community Day-west High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer E
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3525
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3525
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Downieville, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Downieville, CA include Downieville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Downieville?
1 public elementary schools are located in Downieville.
What is the racial composition of students in Downieville?
Downieville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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