For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,028 students in Amador County, CA (there are 3 private schools, serving 319 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Amador County, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Amador County, CA are County Community, Amador High School 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 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Amador County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amador County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 1-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Amador High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 Spanish St.
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 257-7300
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 257-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-8 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Argonaut High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Argonaut Ln.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Sutter Creek Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Spanish St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7200
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7200
Gr: K-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20101 State Highway 88
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 296-2800
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 296-2800
Gr: K-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Ione Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Mills St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 Church St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5600
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5600
Gr: K-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24625 Highway 88
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 295-6500
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 295-6500
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: K-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18601 Sherwood
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7800
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7800
Gr: K-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Jackson Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
747 Sutter St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Independence High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
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
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Amador County, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Amador County, CA include County Community, Amador High School and Stonegate Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Amador County?
17 public schools are located in Amador County.
What percentage of students in Amador County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Amador County are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amador County?
Amador County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (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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