For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 223 students in Sierra County, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sierra County, CA are Downieville Elementary School and Loyalton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sierra County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sierra County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sierra County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downieville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 School St.
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3473
Gr: K-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Loyalton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Beckwith St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4482
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4482
Gr: K-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Sierra County Special Education
Special Education School
111 Beckwith St.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4485
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4485
Gr: K-12
Sierra County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 Beckwith St
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4186
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-4186
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Sierra Community Day-west High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Drawer E
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3525
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3525
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
Sierra County Opportunity Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
109 Beckwith Rd.
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Loyalton, CA 96118
(530) 993-1660
Gr: 7-8
Po Box 147
Sierraville, CA 96126
(530) 994-3398
Sierraville, CA 96126
(530) 994-3398
Gr: K-6 | 7 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sierra County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sierra County, CA include Downieville Elementary School and Loyalton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sierra County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sierra County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sierra County?
Sierra County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).