For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,407 students in Williams, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Williams, CA are Coastal Buttes Academy, Mid Valley High (Continuation School) and S. William Abel Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williams, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Williams have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Williams, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Coastal Buttes Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
499 Margurite St. Ste. A
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Mid Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1105 D St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369
Grades: 10-12
| 19 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
S. William Abel Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
499 Margurite St., Ste. B
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Rank: #44.
Williams Upper Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Eleventh St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Grades: 4-6
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Williams Primary Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1404 E St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-2885
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-2885
Grades: K-3
| 435 students
Rank: #66.
Williams Junior/senior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 11th St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369
Grades: 7-12
| 626 students
Williams, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Colusa County Opportunity Middle School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
101 Marguerite St., Ste. B
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Grades: 7-9
| 8 students
222 Eleventh St
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-3029
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-3029
Grades: 7-8
| 189 students
300 11th St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Grades: 4-8
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Williams, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Williams, CA include Coastal Buttes Academy, Mid Valley High (Continuation School) and S. William Abel Academy.
How many public schools are located in Williams?
6 public schools are located in Williams.
What is the racial composition of students in Williams?
Williams public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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