For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 959 students in Mount Shasta, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Shasta, CA are Mt. Shasta Elementary School, Sisson and Golden Eagle Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Shasta, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Shasta have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Mount Shasta, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt. Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Cedar St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3434
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3434
Gr: K-3 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Sisson
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 East Alma St.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-3846
Gr: 4-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Golden Eagle Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 W A Barr Rd.
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5800
Mount Shasta, CA 96067
(530) 926-5800
Gr: K-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Shasta, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Shasta, CA include Mt. Shasta Elementary School, Sisson and Golden Eagle Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Shasta?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mount Shasta.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Shasta?
Mount Shasta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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