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2 schools in Downieville

California · Public K-12

Across the city, Downieville hosts 2 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 45 California students (about 23 per campus).

7-year change in Downieville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
45
-3 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% Asian
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Downieville ElementaryElementaryKG-0626
Downieville Junior-Senior HighHigh07-1219

About Downieville

Downieville is a thinly populated California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 45 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Average school size in Downieville is around 23 students, 96% meaningfully below the California average of about 578.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 6%: 48 students in SY 2017-18 versus 45 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Downieville discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Downieville, California?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Downieville, with a combined enrollment of about 45.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Downieville?
Downieville has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Downieville?
Downieville Elementary is the largest public school in Downieville by enrollment, with approximately 26 students.
What school districts serve Downieville?
Downieville public schools are operated by Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Downieville cover?
Public schools in Downieville serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.