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Best Colusa County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,007 students in Colusa County, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colusa County, CA are Coastal Buttes Academy, James M. Burchfield Primary and Maxwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colusa County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colusa County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Colusa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Colusa County, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colusa County, CA include Coastal Buttes Academy, James M. Burchfield Primary and Maxwell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colusa County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Colusa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colusa County?
Colusa County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Colusa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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