For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 380 students in Jamestown, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 154 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Jamestown, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Jamestown, CA are Chinese Camp Elementary School and Jamestown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jamestown, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Jamestown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jamestown, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chinese Camp Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13444 Red Hills Rd.
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Grades: 3-6
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Jamestown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18299 Fifth Ave.
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
Jamestown, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jamestown Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
18299 Fifth Ave
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-4058
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jamestown, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Jamestown, CA include Chinese Camp Elementary School and Jamestown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jamestown?
2 public schools are located in Jamestown.
What percentage of students in Jamestown go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Jamestown are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jamestown?
Jamestown public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jamestown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jamestown include: Chinese Camp Elementary School vs. Jamestown Elementary School, Jamestown Elementary School vs. Chinese Camp Elementary School
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