13 schools in Crescent City
For families in Crescent City, public-school options total 13 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 3,615 (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high).
7-year change in Crescent City
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bess Maxwell Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 217 |
| Castle Rock | Combined | KG-12 | 315 |
| Crescent Elk Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 507 |
| Del Norte Community | Combined | KG-12 | 27 |
| Del Norte County ROP | High | 09-12 | 0 |
| Del Norte High | High | 09-12 | 918 |
| Elk Creek | High | 07-12 | 0 |
| Joe Hamilton Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 298 |
| Mary Peacock Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 251 |
| Pine Grove Elementary | Elementary | KG-05 | 265 |
| Redwood Elementary | Elementary | KG-08 | 452 |
| Sunset High | High | 09-12 | 82 |
| Uncharted Shores Academy | Combined | KG-09 | 283 |
About Crescent City
Public education in Crescent City, California runs across 13 schools that educates roughly 3,615 students. By footprint, Crescent City sits in the moderately sized bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city spans 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, and 3 other.
Schools in Crescent City average about 278 students each, 52% below the California norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Crescent City has decreased 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,841 students to 3,615. Over that span, Crescent City lost 1 school, going from 12 to 11.
On allk12, the community for Crescent City discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.