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13 schools in Crescent City

California · Public K-12

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
Total enrollment
3,615
-226 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
-1 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bess Maxwell ElementaryElementaryKG-05217
Castle RockCombinedKG-12315
Crescent Elk MiddleMiddle06-08507
Del Norte CommunityCombinedKG-1227
Del Norte County ROPHigh09-120
Del Norte HighHigh09-12918
Elk CreekHigh07-120
Joe Hamilton ElementaryElementaryKG-05298
Mary Peacock ElementaryElementaryKG-05251
Pine Grove ElementaryElementaryKG-05265
Redwood ElementaryElementaryKG-08452
Sunset HighHigh09-1282
Uncharted Shores AcademyCombinedKG-09283

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Crescent City, California?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Crescent City, with a combined enrollment of about 3,615.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Crescent City?
Crescent City has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 3 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Crescent City?
Del Norte High is the largest public school in Crescent City by enrollment, with approximately 918 students.
What school districts serve Crescent City?
Crescent City is served by 4 public school districts, including Del Norte County Office of Education, Uncharted Shores Academy District, Del Norte County Unified, Del Norte County ROP.
What grade levels do public schools in Crescent City cover?
Public schools in Crescent City serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Crescent City?
2 of the 13 public schools in Crescent City are charter schools.