About Us

Downieville is an historic gold mining town on Highway 49 in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Located at the fork of the North Yuba and Downie Rivers, the town is beautiful and remote. According to the 2020 census, Downieville has a population of 290 in a county (Sierra), with a population of 3,079.

 

We are proud of our Downieville School, comprised of Downieville Elementary School and Downieville Jr./Sr. High School, and what our students accomplish while they learn and grow here. Our students are nurtured for who they are as individuals and our "village" approach to raising wonderful children shows in our graduates' strong sense of self, work ethic, and resilience as they embark on their post-high school journeys. We have college-preparatory offerings and a growing CTE program with one pathway in Woodworking. Students at Downieville School are crucial members of our school community and participate in decision-making, organizing events, and bringing people together in celebration of one another.