For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 980 students in Colusa, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colusa, CA are Colusa Alternative Home, James M. Burchfield Primary and George T. Egling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colusa, 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 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colusa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Colusa, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colusa Alternative Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
745 10th St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-2156
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
James M. Burchfield Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Fremont St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-5853
Grades: K-3
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
George T. Egling Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
813 Webster St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Colusa, CA 95932
(530) 458-7631
Grades: 4-8
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Colusa, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colusa, CA include Colusa Alternative Home, James M. Burchfield Primary and George T. Egling Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colusa?
3 public elementary schools are located in Colusa.
What is the racial composition of students in Colusa?
Colusa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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