For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,470 students in Colusa, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Colusa, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Colusa, CA are Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School), James M. Burchfield Primary and George T. Egling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colusa, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Colusa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colusa, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
James M. Burchfield Primary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Fremont St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Gr: K-3 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
George T. Egling Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 Webster St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Gr: 4-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Colusa Alternative Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
745 10th St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Colusa High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colusa, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Colusa, CA include Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School), James M. Burchfield Primary and George T. Egling Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Colusa?
5 public schools are located in Colusa.
What percentage of students in Colusa go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Colusa are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colusa?
Colusa public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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