Schools in Plumas County

About schools in Plumas County

Eight public schools across a single district — that's the full scope of public education in Plumas County, a vast stretch of Sierra Nevada mountain communities spread between Quincy, Chester, Portola, and Greenville. Families here aren't navigating a complex web of competing districts; the choices are clear, if limited. Plumas Charter in Quincy stands out as the county's strongest performer, ranking in the 74th percentile statewide, while Chester Elementary holds its own at 52nd. No schools currently reach the top statewide quartile, but families drawn to small, rural mountain schools — where class sizes stay modest and community ties run deep — will find options worth a close look.