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Plumas County, CA

Current Population

18,833

Plumas County, CA

Trails, lakes and calm spaces

Plumas County offers a peaceful escape into Northern California’s high country with forests, lakes, and winding mountain roads that define everyday life. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by pristine natural beauty, perfect for outdoor lovers who appreciate hiking, fishing, and quiet scenic living. Small communities provide a welcoming atmosphere with local shops and year-round events. With abundant recreation and a slower pace, Plumas County is ideal for anyone seeking comfort, connection, and room to breathe.

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Chester Elementary School 530-258-3194 Public KG-6
Plumas Charter 530-283-3851 Public KG-12
Chester Junior/Senior High School 530-258-2126 Public 7-12
Quincy Junior/Senior High School 530-283-6510 Public 7-12
Chester Elementary School 530-258-3194 Public KG-6
Plumas Charter 530-283-3851 Public KG-12
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School 530-832-0211 Public KG-6
Quincy Elementary School 530-283-6550 Public KG-6
Greenville Elementary School 530-284-7195 Public KG-8
Portola Opportunity 530-283-6500 Public KG-8 Website
Chester Elementary School 530-258-3194 Public KG-6
Plumas Charter 530-283-3851 Public KG-12
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School 530-832-0211 Public KG-6
Quincy Elementary School 530-283-6550 Public KG-6
Greenville Elementary School 530-284-7195 Public KG-8
Portola Opportunity 530-283-6500 Public KG-8 Website
Lake Almanor Christian School 530-596-4100 Private 3-3 Website
Plumas Charter 530-283-3851 Public KG-12
Chester Junior/Senior High School 530-258-2126 Public 7-12
Quincy Junior/Senior High School 530-283-6510 Public 7-12
Portola Junior/Senior High School 530-832-4284 Public 7-12
Greenville Elementary School 530-284-7195 Public KG-8
Plumas County Opportunity 530-283-6500 Public 7-10 Website
Portola Opportunity 530-283-6500 Public KG-8 Website
Plumas County Community 530-283-6500 Public 7-12 Website
Plumas Charter 530-283-3851 Public KG-12
Chester Junior/Senior High School 530-258-2126 Public 7-12
Quincy Junior/Senior High School 530-283-6510 Public 7-12
Portola Junior/Senior High School 530-832-4284 Public 7-12
Plumas County Opportunity 530-283-6500 Public 7-10 Website
Plumas County Community 530-283-6500 Public 7-12 Website
Plumas County Regional Occupational Program 530-283-6500 Public 11-12 Website
Beckwourth (Jim) High (Continuation) 530-832-4284 Public 9-12 Website
Almanor High (Continuation) 530-258-2126 Public 9-12 Website

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