For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,752 students in Amador County, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amador County, CA are County Community, Stonegate Elementary School and Sutter Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amador County, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Amador County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Amador County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
County Community
Alternative 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
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Stonegate Elementary 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
| 934 students
Rank: #33.
Sutter Creek Elementary 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
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Elementary 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
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 161 students
Rank: #77.
Ione Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Mills St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #88.
Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18601 Sherwood
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7800
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7800
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
Rank: #99.
Ione Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 South Ione St.
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 257-7000
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 257-7000
Grades: K-6
| 530 students
Rank: #1010.
North Star Academy
Alternative 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
| 44 students
Rank: #1111.
Jackson Junior High 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
| 351 students
Rank: #1212.
Amador County Special Education
Special Education 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
| 12 students
Amador County 51±¬ÁÏs (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
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 elementary schools in Amador County, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amador County, CA include County Community, Stonegate Elementary School and Sutter Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Amador County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Amador County.
What is the racial composition of students in Amador County?
Amador County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Amador County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Amador County include: Sutter Creek Elementary School vs. Jackson Elementary School, Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts vs. Jackson Elementary School, Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet vs. Jackson Elementary School
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