Top 10 Best Colusa County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,088 students in Colusa County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colusa County, CA are Coastal Buttes Academy, Grand Island Elementary School and Arbuckle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colusa County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colusa County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Colusa County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coastal Buttes Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
499 Margurite St. Ste. A
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Island Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
551 Leven St.
Grimes, CA 95950
(530) 437-2416
Grades: K-6
| 52 students
Rank: #33.
Arbuckle Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 Hall St.
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-2522
Grades: K-5
| 603 students
Rank: #44.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
146 N. St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Grades: K-5
| 154 students
Rank: #55.
James M. Burchfield Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Fremont St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Grades: K-3
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
Colusa Alternative Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
745 10th St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Rank: #77.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
146 N. St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: #88.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
428 Norman Rd.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Grades: K-6
| 69 students
Rank: #99.
George T. Egling Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
813 Webster St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Grades: 4-8
| 555 students
Rank: #1010.
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
938 Wildwood Rd.
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-3261
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Rank: #1111.
Williams Primary Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1404 E St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-2885
Grades: K-3
| 400 students
Rank: #1212.
Williams Upper Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Eleventh St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Grades: 4-6
| 297 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Colusa County, CA

Colusa County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Marguerite St., Ste. B
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Grades: 7-9
| 8 students
519 Oak St
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
1333 Fouts Springs Rd
Stonyford, CA 95979
(530) 963-3416
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
428 Norman Rd
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
473 State St
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
222 Eleventh St
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-3029
Grades: 7-8
| 189 students
300 11th St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Grades: 4-8
| 454 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Colusa County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colusa County, CA include Coastal Buttes Academy, Grand Island Elementary School and Arbuckle Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colusa County, CA?
12 public elementary schools are located in Colusa County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Colusa County, CA?
Colusa County, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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