For the 2025-26 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 45% 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Colusa County (2025-26)
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.
James M. Burchfield Primary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Fremont St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Gr: K-3 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
146 North St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Gr: K-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Arbuckle Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Hall St.
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-2522
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-2522
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
George T. Egling Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 Webster St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Gr: 4-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Colusa Alternative Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
745 10th St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Lloyd G. Johnson Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
938 Wildwood Rd.
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-3261
Arbuckle, CA 95912
(530) 476-3261
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Grand Island Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
551 Leven St.
Grimes, CA 95950
(530) 437-2416
Grimes, CA 95950
(530) 437-2416
Gr: K-6 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Maxwell Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
146 North St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2401
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
428 Norman Rd.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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%
Colusa County 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%
Enid Prine High (Continuation School) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
519 Oak St
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Maxwell, CA 95955
(530) 438-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Juvenile Hall-nielson High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1333 Fouts Springs Rd
Stonyford, CA 95979
(530) 963-3416
Stonyford, CA 95979
(530) 963-3416
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 86%
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%
Princeton Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
428 Norman Rd
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Gr: K-6
Princeton High Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
473 State St
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Gr: 7-12
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 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Colusa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Colusa County include: James M. Burchfield Primary vs. Arbuckle Elementary School, Maxwell Middle School vs. George T. Egling Middle School, Williams Primary Elementary School vs. Arbuckle Elementary School
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