For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 2,075 students in Lassen County, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lassen County, CA are Richmond Elementary School, Juniper Ridge Elementary School and Fort Sage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lassen County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lassen County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lassen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Sage Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
Fletcher Walker Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Fourth And Greenwood Sts.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-3295
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-3295
Grades: K-8
| 136 students
Rank: #77.
Janesville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
464-555 Main St.
Janesville, CA 96114
(530) 253-3551
Janesville, CA 96114
(530) 253-3551
Grades: K-8
| 311 students
Rank: #88.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
722-055 Highway 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6577
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6577
Grades: K-8
| 243 students
Rank: #99.
Big Valley Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bridge St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #1111.
Long Valley
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
436-965 Susan Dr.
Doyle, CA 96109
(530) 827-2395
Doyle, CA 96109
(530) 827-2395
Grades: K-12
| 273 students
Rank: #1212.
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
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
Rank: #1313.
Mt. Lassen Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 David S Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Rank: #1414.
Big Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
90 First St.
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Grades: K-7
| 68 students
Lassen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Big Valley Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
70 First St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Diamond Mountain Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1000 Main St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-4653
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-4653
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Fort Sage Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
100 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Gateway High (Continuation School) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
400 Bridge St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Horizon High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Juniper Ridge Virtual Academy Charter (Closed 2017)
Charter School
709-855 Termo Grasshopper Rd.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8938
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 251-8938
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lassen County Opportunity High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
472-103 Johnstonville Rd. N.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
709-855 Termo Grasshopper Rd.
Ravendale, CA 96123
(530) 233-3861
Ravendale, CA 96123
(530) 233-3861
Grades: K-12
| 303 students
Paiute Creek Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
109 South Gilman St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Providence Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1415b Chestnut St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2197
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2197
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Red River Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Render Continuation High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rocky Ridge High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
477-060 Sheriff Cady Ln.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7214
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-7214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Soldier Bridge Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
722055 Hwy 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6696
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6696
Grades: 7
| n/a students
Spring Ridge Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
55 South Weatherlow St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
Susan River Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
109 South Gilman St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Westwood Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
313 Birch St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2994
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2994
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
Westwood Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
509 Delwood St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lassen County, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lassen County, CA include Richmond Elementary School, Juniper Ridge Elementary School and Fort Sage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lassen County?
14 public middle schools are located in Lassen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lassen County?
Lassen County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lassen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lassen County include: Johnstonville Elementary School vs. Richmond Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School vs. Johnstonville Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School vs. Janesville Elementary School
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