For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 3,978 students in Tuolumne County, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tuolumne County, CA are Gold Ridge Educational Center, Chinese Camp Elementary School and Twain Harte. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuolumne County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tuolumne County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tuolumne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gold Ridge Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12784 Justice Center Dr.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2000
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2000
Gr: 1-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Chinese Camp Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13444 Red Hills Rd.
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Gr: 3-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Twain Harte
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18815 Manzanita Dr.
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Twain Harte, CA 95383
(209) 586-3266
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22736 Kuien Mill Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 586-5510
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
830 Greenley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-5491
Gr: K-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Soulsbyville Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20300 Soulsbyville Rd.
Soulsbyville, CA 95372
(209) 532-1419
Soulsbyville, CA 95372
(209) 532-1419
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Summerville Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18451 Carter St.
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4291
Tuolumne, CA 95379
(209) 928-4291
Gr: K-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Gold Rush Home Study Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16331 Hidden Valley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-9781
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-9781
Gr: K-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22540 Parrotts Ferry Rd.
Columbia, CA 95310
(209) 533-7700
Columbia, CA 95310
(209) 533-7700
Gr: K-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Curtis Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18755 Standard Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1428
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-1428
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Tuolumne County Community/isp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2012
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Jamestown Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18299 Fifth Ave.
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Tenaya Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19177 Highway 120
Groveland, CA 95321
(209) 962-7846
Groveland, CA 95321
(209) 962-7846
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Tuolumne County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Fairview Ln.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2056
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 536-2056
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tuolumne County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tuolumne County, CA include Gold Ridge Educational Center, Chinese Camp Elementary School and Twain Harte.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tuolumne County?
14 public elementary schools are located in Tuolumne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuolumne County?
Tuolumne County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Tuolumne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tuolumne County include: Chinese Camp Elementary School vs. Jamestown Elementary School, Chinese Camp Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School, Jamestown Elementary School vs. Sonora Elementary School
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