For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 103 students in Plumas County, CA (there are 15 public schools, serving 2,043 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Plumas County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
Private Schools in Plumas County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Plumas Christian School
(Christian)
49 S Lindan Ave
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-0415
Quincy, CA 95971
(530) 283-0415
Gr: PK-11 | 91 students Tuition listed
198 Main St.
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 596-3343
Chester, CA 96020
(530) 596-3343
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Plumas County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Main and Anne Sts.
Taylorsville, CA 95983
(530) 258-6585
Taylorsville, CA 95983
(530) 258-6585
Gr: K-2 | 8 students
Overview
This County (Plumas County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
103 Students
665,053 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
51%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
13 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
59%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
11%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%
# Black Students
n/a
30,286 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
72 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
70%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
24 Students
189,122 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Plumas County, CA?
2 private schools are located in Plumas County, CA.
What percentage of students in Plumas County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Plumas County are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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