Black Butte Elementary

Nestled in the small mountain community of Shingletown, Black Butte Elementary serves families who've chosen a quieter, rural life in the shadow of Lassen Peak — the kind of place where everyone knows everyone and the surrounding ponderosa pines are practically part of the school grounds. It's a tight-knit community school that draws families who value small-town connections over big suburban amenities, though academics tend to run below state averages across English, math, and science. For families settling into this corner of Shasta County, the school offers that close community feel that's hard to find anywhere else, even if there's room to grow on the academic side.