Schools in Del Norte County

About schools in Del Norte County

Del Norte County's public school landscape spans just two districts across a rugged stretch of California's far north coast, yet the 12 schools serve communities as distinct as coastal Crescent City, the Klamath River corridor, and the remote Smith River valley. Most schools are elementary-level, reflecting the county's sparse population, and overall performance tends to cluster in the middle ranges statewide. The clear standout is Uncharted Shores Academy in Crescent City, reaching the 82nd percentile statewide — one of only two charters in the county and its sole top-quartile performer. Families willing to look beyond that headline will find Redwood Elementary holding its own in the mid-range.