For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 507 students in Georgetown, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Georgetown, CA are Otter Creek Elementary School, Georgetown Elementary School and American River Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgetown, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Georgetown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Georgetown, CA (2026-27)
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 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
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 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
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 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 elementary schools in Georgetown, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Georgetown, CA include Otter Creek Elementary School, Georgetown Elementary School and American River Charter.
How many public elementary schools are located in Georgetown?
3 public elementary schools are located in Georgetown.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgetown?
Georgetown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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