Students
3,364
enrolled at the 10 public schools with an address in ZIP code 95531.
Crescent City · Del Norte County
Schools in ZIP code 95531
The 6 public elementary schools in ZIP code 95531 have Scope Scores from 66 to 77.
75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state.
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Which elementary schools in ZIP code 95531 score highest?
Redwood Elementary is highest, with a Scope Score of 77. That is higher than 58 in 100 California elementary schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Redwood Elementary
Del Norte County Unified · 95531 · Grades K–8
172459% below the standard
Scope Score 77Solid · 58th percentile
Rank 2
Castle RockCharter
Del Norte County Office of Education · 95531 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
12979% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 32nd percentile
Rank 3
Uncharted Shores AcademyCharter
Del Norte County Unified · 95531 · Grades K–9 · Check how it admits students.
1874% below the standard
Scope Score 72Developing · 29th percentile
Rank 4
Pine Grove Elementary
Del Norte County Unified · 95531 · Grades K–5
1086% below the standard
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 5th percentile
Rank 5
Bess Maxwell Elementary
Del Norte County Unified · 95531 · Grades K–5
1086% below the standard
Scope Score 66Needs Support · 4th percentile
Rank 6
Joe Hamilton Elementary
Del Norte County Unified · 95531 · Grades K–5
1085% below the standard
Scope Score 66Needs Support · 2nd percentile
16in 100
The average elementary school in ZIP code 95531 had 16 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 5,726 California elementary schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once.
Middle schools
Which middle schools in ZIP code 95531 score highest?
Uncharted Shores Academy is highest, with a Scope Score of 82. That is higher than 80 in 100 California middle schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Uncharted Shores AcademyCharter
Del Norte County Unified · 95531 · Grades K–9 · Check how it admits students.
232948% below the standard
Scope Score 82Strong · 80th percentile
Rank 2
Redwood Elementary
Del Norte County Unified · 95531 · Grades K–8
122563% below the standard
Scope Score 73Developing · 39th percentile
Rank 3
Castle RockCharter
Del Norte County Office of Education · 95531 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
1088% below the standard
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 17th percentile
Rank 4
Crescent Elk Middle
Del Norte County Unified · 95531 · Grades 6–8
1678% below the standard
Scope Score 66Needs Support · 3rd percentile
11in 100
The average middle school in ZIP code 95531 had 11 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
Each score compares a school with the 2,529 California middle schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026.
High schools
Which high schools in ZIP code 95531 score highest?
Del Norte High is highest, with a Scope Score of 69. That is higher than 21 in 100 California high schools we score.
AdvancedProficientBelow the standardEnglish and math tests combined
Rank 1
Del Norte High
Del Norte County Unified · 95531 · Grades 9–12
2465% below the standard
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 21st percentile
Rank 2
Castle RockCharter
Del Norte County Office of Education · 95531 · Grades K–12 · Check how it admits students.
1976% below the standard
Scope Score 64Needs Support · 7th percentile
2 high schools not ranked statewide
Continuation schools and court and community schools enroll students differently from a regular school, so each is compared only with its own kind or not ranked.
- Sunset HighContinuation high school
- Del Norte CommunityCounty community school
Each score compares a school with the 1,498 California high schools we score. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2025. The state called the top two levels Exceeded and Met in spring 2025.
Districts
Which districts run the schools here?
Two districts run the public schools with an address in ZIP code 95531. The home address decides which district serves a child. Charter schools are not counted here.
District
Del Norte County Unified
7schools here
Elementary, Middle, High. Del Norte High, Redwood, Sunset, Crescent Elk, Pine Grove, Bess Maxwell, Joe Hamilton.
Open the district →District
Del Norte County Office of Education
1school here
High. Del Norte Community.
Does living in ZIP code 95531 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes are for mail; attendance boundaries decide the school for an address. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Charter and private
What other schools are here?
2 charter schools have an address in ZIP code 95531.
2 charter schools have an address in ZIP code 95531. They are in the lists above, marked Charter.
Students
Who goes to school here?
3,364 students go to the 10 public schools with an address in ZIP code 95531. 69 in 100 qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Low-income families
57–86%
of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, from the lowest elementary school to the highest. California: 63%.
Missing school
16in 100
students chronically absent at the average elementary school here. California: 17 in 100.
Students and meal counts: California Department of Education, free or reduced-price meal file, 2024–25. Chronic absence: California Department of Education, 2025–26, an average of school rates.
Common questions
What do parents ask about schools in ZIP code 95531?
Are the public schools in ZIP code 95531 good?
The 6 public elementary schools in ZIP code 95531 have Scope Scores from 66 to 77. Of those, 1 is Solid, 2 are Developing and 3 are Needs Support. The 4 public middle schools in ZIP code 95531 have Scope Scores from 66 to 82. Of those, 1 is Strong, 1 is Developing and 2 are Needs Support. The 2 public high schools in ZIP code 95531 have Scope Scores from 64 to 69. Of those, 2 are Needs Support. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 95531 rank highest?
Redwood Elementary is the highest elementary school, with a Scope Score of 77. It is Solid, at the 58th percentile. Uncharted Shores Academy is the highest middle school, with a Scope Score of 82. It is Strong, at the 80th percentile. Del Norte High is the highest high school, with a Scope Score of 69. It is Needs Support, at the 21st percentile. Each score compares a school with the California schools at the same level we score. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in ZIP code 95531 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 95531 had 16 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California elementary school we score had 17 in 100. Chronically absent means a student missed 10% or more of school days. Each figure is an average of school rates. Each school counts once. The average middle school in ZIP code 95531 had 11 in 100 students chronically absent in 2025–26. The average California middle school we score had 18 in 100.
Where do these results come from?
The test results are from California’s state tests (CAASPP). They are from spring 2026 for elementary and middle schools. The results are from spring 2025 for high schools. Chronic-absence rates are for 2025–26. The California Department of Education publishes both. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations. How we score schools.
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Which places nearby can you look at next?
Del Norte County Unified
The district that runs the public schools here.
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Sources and methodology
This page lists the schools with a Crescent City address in ZIP code 95531. Attendance boundaries follow school districts. They do not follow ZIP codes.
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2025–26 elementary and middle school; 2024–25 high school
Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s own calculations from these state files.
State tests are the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), springs 2025 and 2026.
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