For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 526 students in Georgetown, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Georgetown, CA are Otter Creek Elementary School, Divide High School and Georgetown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgetown, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Georgetown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Georgetown, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otter Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4701 Volcanoville Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8347
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8347
Gr: K-5 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Divide High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6540 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8315
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8315
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6530 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8320
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8320
Gr: K-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
American River Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6620 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8340
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8340
Gr: K-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Georgetown, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Black Oak Mine Community Day (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
6540 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8312
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8312
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
6620 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8340
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8340
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Georgetown, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Georgetown, CA include Otter Creek Elementary School, Divide High School and Georgetown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Georgetown?
4 public schools are located in Georgetown.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgetown?
Georgetown public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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