For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,570 students in American Canyon, CA (there are 2 private schools, serving 188 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in American Canyon, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in American Canyon, CA are Canyon Oaks Elementary School, Pleasant Hill Middle School and American Canyon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
American Canyon, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in American Canyon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in American Canyon, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canyon Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
475 Silver Oak Trail
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2363
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2363
Grades: K-5
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Santa Barbara Rd.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(925) 256-0791
American Canyon, CA 94503
(925) 256-0791
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #33.
American Canyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
Grades: 9-12
| 1,722 students
Rank: #44.
Napa Junction Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Eucalyptus Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 253-3461
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 253-3461
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
American Canyon, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Legacy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3000 Newell Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
American Canyon, CA 94503
(707) 265-2710
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in American Canyon, CA?
The top ranked public schools in American Canyon, CA include Canyon Oaks Elementary School, Pleasant Hill Middle School and American Canyon High School.
How many public schools are located in Americannyon?
4 public schools are located in Americannyon.
What percentage of students in Americannyon go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Americannyon are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Americannyon?
Americannyon public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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