For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,887 students in Jackson, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Jackson, CA are North Star Academy, County Community and Argonaut High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jackson, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Grades: K-12
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
County Community
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Grades: 1-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Argonaut High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Argonaut Ln.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20101 State Highway 88
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 296-2800
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 296-2800
Grades: K-6
| 222 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Church St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5600
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5600
Grades: K-6
| 450 students
Rank: #66.
Sutter Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Spanish St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7200
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7200
Grades: K-6
| 376 students
Rank: #77.
Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10601 Sherwood
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7800
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7800
Grades: K-6
| 187 students
Rank: #88.
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24625 Highway 88
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 295-6500
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 295-6500
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
747 Sutter St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 356 students
Rank: #1010.
Ione Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #1111.
Independence High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #1212.
Amador County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330
Grades: K-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Amador County Rop
Vocational School
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5353
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5353
Grades: 12
| 0 students
Jackson, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Shenandoah Valley Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
10010 Shenandoah Rd.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284
Grades: 7-8
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson, CA include North Star Academy, County Community and Argonaut High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson, CA?
13 public schools are located in Jackson, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson, CA?
Jackson, CA public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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