Siskiyou County has 2 DMV field offices and 12 active public high schools serving 1,647 students. Teens anywhere in the county can take California's 30-hour online driver education course, then the permit test at any DMV office.
DMV offices in Siskiyou County
Siskiyou County averages about 824 high-school students per DMV office. The Mt Shasta and Yreka offices are open only part of the week. No DMV office in Siskiyou County lists weekend hours. Book on the DMV appointments page (opens in a new tab); what to bring is on our permit visit checklist.
| Office | Address | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Shasta DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 154 Morgan Way, Mt Shasta 96067 | Tue, Thu 8 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
| Yreka DMV office (opens in a new tab) | 1848 Fort Jones Rd, Yreka 96097 | Mon, Fri 8 am–5 pm; Wed 9 am–5 pm | 1-800-777-0133 |
Cities in Siskiyou County: nearest DMV and high schools
Each incorporated city with its 2026 population, the number of public high schools inside it or with its mailing address, and the nearest DMV office to them. Families in unincorporated Siskiyou County use the office nearest home.
| City | Population (2026) | High schools | Nearest DMV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yreka | 7,709 | 3 | Yreka (2.5 mi) |
| Mount Shasta | 3,130 | 1 | Mt Shasta (1.0 mi) |
| Weed | 2,693 | 1 | Mt Shasta (8.6 mi) |
| Dunsmuir | 1,612 | 1 | Mt Shasta (7.2 mi) |
| Montague | 1,173 | 0 | No high school address in city |
| Tulelake | 854 | 1 | Alturas (57 mi) |
| Dorris | 816 | 1 | Yreka (41 mi) |
| Fort Jones | 659 | 0 | No high school address in city |
| Etna | 655 | 2 | Yreka (21 mi) |
Licensed driving schools in Siskiyou County
One driving school holds an Active California DMV license at an address in Siskiyou County (DMV list checked 2026-10-04). The list is alphabetical; we do not rank schools. Confirm a license on the DMV lookup (opens in a new tab) before you pay.
| Driving school | DMV license | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT Shasta Driving School | E2047 | 24444 Creamery Lane, Weed | (530) 938-3452 |
Driving in Siskiyou County: deer, elk and a snowy U.S. 97 pass
U.S. 97 between Weed and the Oregon line runs through country where deer and elk cross the highway. Caltrans says the area near Grass Lake has the highest recorded rate of wildlife crashes in its district. More than 50 deer and 16 elk were killed there from 2015 to 2020. Caltrans is building a wildlife overcrossing with tall fencing (opens in a new tab) and expects construction to wrap up in fall 2026. At dawn and dusk, slow down and scan both shoulders. If one deer crosses, expect more to follow.
In winter, the park service warns that the U.S. 97 pass at Mount Hebron (opens in a new tab) is often snowy. It also notes that services are scarce in this corner of the state. Before a winter drive, fill the tank and pack chains, water and warm layers. If the car starts to skid, the weather service says to stay calm and ease off the gas (opens in a new tab). Then turn the wheel toward where you want to go. With anti-lock brakes, press steadily and do not pump.
Quick answers
Sources
- California DMV field office list (fetched 2026-10-05) (opens in a new tab)
- California Department of Education: public schools directory, 2025-26 (fetched 2026-10-05) (opens in a new tab)
- California Department of Finance: E-1 population estimates, January 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- California DMV: Teen drivers (opens in a new tab)
- California DMV Occupational License Lookup: driving schools (checked 2026-10-04) (opens in a new tab)
- Caltrans District 2: Wildlife Crossing Project (US 97) (opens in a new tab)
- National Park Service: Directions to Lava Beds National Monument (US 97, winter travel) (opens in a new tab)
- National Weather Service: Winter weather safety, during a storm (driving and skids) (opens in a new tab)
Checked: October 5, 2026. Rules and forms can change; recheck the official page before acting.
See something wrong or out of date? Report a mistake on this page. We read every report and fix confirmed mistakes.