For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 405 students in Hamilton City, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Hamilton City, CA is Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton City, CA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamilton City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Hamilton City, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
277 Capay Ave.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Gr: K-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Hamilton City, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hamilton Elementary Community Day (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
277 Capay St
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3474
Gr: K-6
Hwy. 32 And Canal St.
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Hamilton City, CA 95951
(530) 826-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton City, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton City, CA include Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hamilton City?
1 public elementary schools are located in Hamilton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton City?
Hamilton City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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