For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,007 students in Amador County, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 366 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Amador County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Amador County, CA are Amador High School, County Community and Stonegate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amador County, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Amador County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amador County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amador High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Spanish St.
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 257-7300
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 257-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
County Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Stonegate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 La Jolla St.
Amador City, CA 95601
(916) 375-7600
Amador City, CA 95601
(916) 375-7600
Grades: K-8
| 883 students
Rank: #44.
Argonaut High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Argonaut Ln.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Sutter Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Spanish St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7200
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7200
Grades: K-6
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 Church St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5600
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5600
Grades: K-6
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20101 State Highway 88
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 296-2800
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 296-2800
Grades: K-6
| 255 students
Rank: #88.
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24625 Highway 88
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 295-6500
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 295-6500
Grades: K-6
| 153 students
Rank: #99.
Independence High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1010.
Ione Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
Rank: #1111.
Plymouth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10601 Sherwood
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7800
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7800
Grades: K-6
| 186 students
Rank: #1212.
Ione Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 S. Ione St.
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 257-7000
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 257-7000
Grades: K-6
| 524 students
Rank: #1313.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Grades: K-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1414.
Jackson Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
747 Sutter St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Rank: #1515.
Amador County Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Amador County Rop
Vocational School
217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5353
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5353
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Amador County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
James A. Wieden High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Waterman Rd
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-8131
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-8131
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13630 Aqueduct-volcano Rd.
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7581
Pine Grove, CA 95665
(209) 296-7581
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Shenandoah Valley Middle School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
10010 Shenandoah Rd.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284
Grades: 7-8
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Amador County, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Amador County, CA include Amador High School, County Community and Stonegate Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Amador County?
16 public schools are located in Amador County.
What percentage of students in Amador County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Amador County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amador County?
Amador County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Amador County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Amador County include: Argonaut High School vs. Amador High School, Amador High School vs. Argonaut High School, Sutter Creek Elementary School vs. Jackson Elementary School
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