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Best Colusa County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 4,813 students in Colusa County, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 76 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Colusa County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Colusa County, CA are Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School), Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School) and Coastal Buttes Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colusa County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Colusa County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Colusa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arbuckle Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
966 Wildwood Rd.
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-2173
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Coastal Buttes Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
499 Margurite St. Ste. A
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Mid Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1105 D St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
S. William Abel Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
499 Margurite St., Ste. B
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-1350
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
James M. Burchfield Primary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Fremont St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Gr: K-3 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
146 North St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Gr: K-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Arbuckle Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 Hall St.
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-2522
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
George T. Egling Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
813 Webster St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Gr: 4-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Colusa Alternative Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
745 10th St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Colusa High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1212.
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
938 Wildwood Rd.
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-3261
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Grand Island Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
551 Leven St.
Grimes, CA 95950
(530) 437-2416
Gr: K-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
146 North St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
428 Norman Rd.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Maxwell Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Oak St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Pierce High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
960 Wildwood Rd.
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-2277
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Williams Primary Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1404 E St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-2885
Gr: K-3 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Williams Upper Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Eleventh St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5304
Gr: 4-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Princeton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
473 State St.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
Williams Junior/senior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
260 11th St.
Williams, CA 95987
(530) 473-5369
Gr: 7-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Princeton Landing High School
Alternative School
473 State St.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Colusa County, CA?
How many public schools are located in Colusa County?
21 public schools are located in Colusa County.
What percentage of students in Colusa County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Colusa County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colusa County?
Colusa County public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Colusa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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