Burnt Ranch Elementary

Burnt Ranch Elementary is a public school in Burnt Ranch, California, serving 85 students from kindergarten through eighth grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 17.0:1, students get consistent, close attention from their teachers throughout the elementary and middle school years. The school earns a composite score of 9.6 out of 10, rated Exceptional on MySchoolScout's scale.

Its academic score stands at 9.3 and its growth score reaches 9.9 — a combination that reflects both strong current achievement and meaningful year-over-year progress. Burnt Ranch Elementary ranks 6th out of 9,533 public schools in California, placing it in the top tier of the entire state. It also holds the 6th position among 5,817 California elementary schools, making it one of the highest-performing schools at this level statewide.

That performance holds up across the full distribution: the school outperforms 100% of California public schools by MySchoolScout's measure. For families in the region weighing school options, those numbers reflect a consistent track record, not a single strong year. Burnt Ranch Elementary operates as a regular public school, so enrollment follows standard district guidelines.

Parents researching elementary schools in Trinity County will find few options in California that match its academic profile at this scale.

With an enrollment of 85 students, Burnt Ranch Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Burnt Ranch Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.