| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District | Chilcoot | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 400 | 5 | K–12 | 3 |
| Plumas Unified School District | Belden | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 1,755 | 10 | K–12 | 13 |
How Plumas County compares
Together they enroll 2,155 students across 15 schools. The largest is Plumas Unified School District with 1,755 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the California average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Plumas County, California
Plumas County has 2 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Plumas County is Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District (5/10). 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 Plumas County, CA?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Plumas 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 Plumas County, CA?
Of the districts serving Plumas County, Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 40th 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.