For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,965 students in American Canyon, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in American Canyon, CA are Canyon Oaks Elementary School, Pleasant Hill Middle School and Napa Junction Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
American Canyon, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in American Canyon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in American Canyon, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 Silver Oak Trail
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2363
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2363
Gr: K-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(925) 256-0791
American Canyon, CA 94503
(925) 256-0791
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Napa Junction Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Eucalyptus Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 253-3461
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 253-3461
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in American Canyon, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in American Canyon, CA include Canyon Oaks Elementary School, Pleasant Hill Middle School and Napa Junction Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Americannyon?
3 public elementary schools are located in Americannyon.
What is the racial composition of students in Americannyon?
Americannyon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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