| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas City Elementary School District | Douglas City | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 162 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Burnt Ranch Elementary School District | Burnt Ranch | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 91 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Junction City Elementary School District | Junction City | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 63 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Mountain Valley Unified School District | Hayfork | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 329 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Southern Trinity Joint Unified School District | Mad River | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 84 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Trinity Alps Unified School District | Big Bar | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 672 | 3 | K–12 | 7 |
| Lewiston Elementary School District | Lewiston | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 75 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District | Salyer | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 962 | 7 | K–12 | 1 |
| Trinity Center Elementary School District | Trinity Center | Not rated | 13 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
How Trinity County compares
Together they enroll 2,451 students across 22 schools. The largest is Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District with 962 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the California average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10. 1 of the 9 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Trinity County, California
Trinity County has 9 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Trinity County is Douglas City Elementary School District (10/10). 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 Trinity County, CA?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Trinity 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 Trinity County, CA?
Of the districts serving Trinity County, Douglas City Elementary School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 92nd 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.