Public schools in Crescent City, CA
12 open public schools with an address in Crescent City, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,615
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.7:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Crescent City public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Crescent City, CA: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,615 students, an average of 301 per school. The largest campus is Del Norte High (918 students), and the largest elementary school is Redwood Elementary (452).
Del Norte County Unified operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Crescent City campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 69% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Crescent City
Del Norte County Unified
Public school district
8 schools in Crescent City · 11 total
Del Norte County Office of Education
Public school district
2 schools in Crescent City
Del Norte County ROP
Specialized public school district
1 school in Crescent City
Uncharted Shores Academy District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Crescent City
Elementary schools in Crescent City
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bess Maxwell Elementary Del Norte County Unified | KG–05 | 217 | 19.7:1 | |
| Joe Hamilton Elementary Del Norte County Unified | KG–05 | 298 | 20.5:1 | |
| Mary Peacock Elementary Del Norte County Unified | KG–05 | 251 | 19.3:1 | |
| Pine Grove Elementary Del Norte County Unified | KG–05 | 265 | 22:1 | |
| Redwood Elementary Del Norte County Unified | KG–08 | 452 | 23.3:1 |
Middle schools in Crescent City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Elk Middle Del Norte County Unified | 06–08 | 507 | 19:1 |
High schools in Crescent City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Norte County ROP Del Norte County ROP · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Del Norte High Del Norte County Unified | 09–12 | 918 | 18.9:1 | |
| Sunset High Del Norte County Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 82 | 15.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Crescent City
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock Del Norte County Office of Education · Charter | KG–12 | 315 | 21.2:1 | |
| Del Norte Community Del Norte County Office of Education · Alternative School | KG–12 | 27 | 13.8:1 | |
| Uncharted Shores Academy Uncharted Shores Academy District · Charter | KG–09 | 283 | 21.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.9%
- Hispanic23.5%
- Black0.4%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native12.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Crescent City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,615 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Crescent City
How many public schools are in Crescent City, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Crescent City: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 3,615 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Crescent City?
Schools with an address in Crescent City belong to 4 education agencies, led by Del Norte County Unified (8 schools), Del Norte County Office of Education (2 schools), Del Norte County ROP (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Crescent City?
Del Norte High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Crescent City, with 918 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Crescent City?
Yes. 2 of the 12 public schools in Crescent City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Castle Rock, Uncharted Shores Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Crescent City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Crescent City public schools is 19.7:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Crescent City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities