Best Schools in Del Norte County, CA
Del Norte County, CA has 17 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 10 elementary) serving 4,179 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Del Norte County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Del Norte County, CA
The top high schools in Del Norte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Del Norte High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Norte County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1006 Students
2. Sunset High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Norte County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
3. Elk Creek
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Norte County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 2 Students
Best Middle Schools in Del Norte County, CA
The top middle schools in Del Norte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crescent Elk Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Norte County Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Del Norte County, CA
The top elementary schools in Del Norte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountain Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Norte County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 39 Students
2. Smith River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Norte County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 245 Students
3. Redwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Norte County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 477 Students
4. Mary Peacock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Norte County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 230 Students
5. Pine Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Norte County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
6. Joe Hamilton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Norte County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students
7. Bess Maxwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Norte County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 233 Students
8. Margaret Keating Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Del Norte County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 95 Students
9. Jack Norton Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Klamath-trinity Joint Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 13 Students
10. Orick Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orick Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 10 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Del Norte County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Del Norte County, CA has a total population of 27,743 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Del Norte County, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Del Norte County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Del Norte County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Del Norte County, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Del Norte County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Del Norte County, CA
How many schools are in Del Norte County, CA?
Del Norte County, CA has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 4,179 students in total.
How do schools in Del Norte County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Del Norte County score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Del Norte County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Del Norte County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Del Norte County
4 places in Del Norte County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Crescent City (12)
- Gasquet (1)
- Klamath (1)
- Smith River (1)
School districts (2)
- Del Norte County Unified (11 schools)
- Del Norte County Office of Education (3 schools)