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Best Crescent City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,163 students in Crescent City, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Crescent City, CA are Uncharted Shores Academy, Del Norte Community and Joe Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crescent City, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crescent City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Crescent City, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uncharted Shores Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
330 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9828
Gr: K-9 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Del Norte Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 West Harding St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Joe Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 E St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0330
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mary Peacock Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 Arlington
Crescent City, CA 95331
(707) 464-0301
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Pine Grove Rd.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0350
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Castle Rock
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1260 Glenn St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0390
Gr: K-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Crescent Elk Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
994 G St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0320
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Bess Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 El Dorado St.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0310
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Crescent City, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Crescent City, CA include Uncharted Shores Academy, Del Norte Community and Joe Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crescent City?
8 public elementary schools are located in Crescent City.
What is the racial composition of students in Crescent City?
Crescent City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Crescent City are often viewed compared to one another?

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