For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Gr: K-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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
Gr: K-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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
Gr: K-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: K-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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
Gr: K-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: K-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Gr: K-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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
Gr: K-7 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Lassen County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Valley Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
70 First St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5231
Gr: 3-12
Diamond Mountain Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1000 Main St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-4653
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-4653
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Fort Sage Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
100 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Gr: K-8
Gateway High (Continuation School) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
400 Bridge St
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Bieber, CA 96009
(530) 294-5214
Gr: 9-12
Horizon High (Continuation School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Gr: 10-12
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
Gr: K-12
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
Gr: 7-12
709-855 Termo Grasshopper Rd.
Ravendale, CA 96123
(530) 233-3861
Ravendale, CA 96123
(530) 233-3861
Gr: K-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Paiute Creek Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
109 South Gilman St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Gr: K-6
Providence Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1415b Chestnut St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2197
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-2197
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Red River Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
500 Delwood St
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Gr: K-6
Render Continuation High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Gr: 9-12
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
Soldier Bridge Charter (Closed 2012)
Charter School
722055 Hwy 395 North
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6696
Litchfield, CA 96117
(530) 254-6696
Gr: 7
Spring Ridge Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
55 South Weatherlow St.
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-5134
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Susan River Community Day (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
109 South Gilman St
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Susanville, CA 96130
(530) 257-8200
Gr: 7-8
Westwood Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
313 Birch St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2994
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2994
Gr: K-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Westwood Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
509 Delwood St.
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Westwood, CA 96137
(530) 256-2311
Gr: 7-12 | 1 student
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: Richmond Elementary School vs. Johnstonville Elementary School, Johnstonville Elementary School vs. Richmond Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School vs. Janesville Elementary School
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