For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,531 students in Colusa, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 76 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Colusa, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Colusa, CA are Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School), Colusa High School and James M. Burchfield Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colusa, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Colusa have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colusa, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Colusa High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Colus Ave.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
James M. Burchfield Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Fremont St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Grades: K-3
| 456 students
Rank: #44.
Colusa Alternative Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
745 10th St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Rank: #55.
George T. Egling Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 Webster St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Grades: 4-8
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colusa, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Colusa, CA include Colusa Alternative High (Continuation School), Colusa High School and James M. Burchfield Primary.
How many public schools are located in Colusa, CA?
5 public schools are located in Colusa, CA.
What percentage of students in Colusa, CA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Colusa, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Colusa, CA?
Colusa, CA public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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