| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Elementary School District | Susanville | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 191 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Shaffer Union Elementary School District | Litchfield | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 207 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Lassen Union High School District | Janesville | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 864 | 3 | 9–12 | 7 |
| Janesville Union Elementary School District | Milford | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 315 | 1 | K–8 | 1 |
| Johnstonville Elementary School District | Susanville | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 198 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Susanville Elementary School District | Susanville | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 1,044 | 3 | K–12 | 0 |
| Westwood Unified School District | Westwood | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 174 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Modoc Joint Unified School District | Madeline | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 832 | 6 | K–12 | 1 |
| Big Valley Joint Unified School District | Bieber | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 132 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Fort Sage Unified School District | Doyle | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 248 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
How Lassen County compares
Together they enroll 4,205 students across 24 schools. The largest is Susanville Elementary School District with 1,044 students. Districts here average 3.7/10, below the California average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Lassen County, California
Lassen County has 10 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lassen County is Richmond Elementary School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CAASPP 2023–24), ranked against all districts in California. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lassen County, CA?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Lassen County, CA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lassen County, CA?
Of the districts serving Lassen County, Richmond Elementary School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 67th percentile among California school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on California reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in California and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within California only, never across state lines.