For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 739 students in Williams, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Williams, CA are Coastal Buttes Academy, Williams Primary Elementary School and Williams Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williams, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Williams 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 Williams, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Williams Primary Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1404 E St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-2885
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-2885
Gr: K-3 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Williams Upper Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Eleventh St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Gr: 4-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Williams, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-9 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Mid Valley High (Continuation School) (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1105 D St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
222 Eleventh St
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-3029
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-3029
Gr: 7-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
300 11th St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Gr: 4-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Williams, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Williams, CA include Coastal Buttes Academy, Williams Primary Elementary School and Williams Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Williams?
3 public elementary schools are located in Williams.
What is the racial composition of students in Williams?
Williams 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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