For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 490 students in Nicolaus, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Nicolaus, CA are Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School and East Nicolaus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nicolaus, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Nicolaus have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nicolaus, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2452 El Centro Blvd.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2407
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2407
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
Rank: #22.
East Nicolaus High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spartan Academy
Charter School
2454 Nicolaus Ave
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nicolaus, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Three Rivers High (Continuation School) (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
2454 Nicolaus Ave.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Nicolaus, CA 95659
(530) 656-2255
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nicolaus, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Nicolaus, CA include Marcum-illinois Union Elementary School and East Nicolaus High School.
How many public schools are located in Nicolaus, CA?
3 public schools are located in Nicolaus, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Nicolaus, CA?
Nicolaus, CA public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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