Best High Schools in Amador County, CA

High schools
3
Students
1,295
Avg actual
23%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Amador County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Amador High

B

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Amador County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students

2. Argonaut High

C+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Amador County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students

3. Independence High (continuation)

F

SchoolGrade

0%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Amador County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students

Best Middle Schools in Amador County, CA

Middle schools
2
Students
739
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in Amador County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Jackson Junior High

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Amador County Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 346 Students

2. Ione Junior High

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Amador County Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 393 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Amador County, CA

Elementary schools
10
Students
2,321
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in Amador County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Sutter Creek Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Amador County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 380 Students

2. Pioneer Magnet School For The Visual And Performing Arts

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Amador County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 153 Students

3. Jackson Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Amador County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 500 Students

4. Plymouth Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Amador County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 186 Students

5. Pine Grove Elementary Stem Magnet

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Amador County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 255 Students

6. Ione Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Amador County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 524 Students

7. Whispering Pines Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Whispering Pines Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 110 Students

8. Community Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Community Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 128 Students

9. Monarch Montessori

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Monarch Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 42 Students

10. Pioneer Montessori

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Pioneer Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 43 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Amador County, CA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Amador County, CA has a total population of 40,474 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Amador County, CA

4,447

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Amador County, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

22.09 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.92 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Amador County, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Amador County, CA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

728 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Amador County, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Amador County, CA

How many schools are in Amador County, CA?

Amador County, CA has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 4,447 students in total.

How do schools in Amador County perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in Amador County score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Amador County underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Amador County?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Amador County, CA

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  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
El Dorado County, CA

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Sacramento County, CA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Placer County, CA

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Tuolumne County, CA

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
San Joaquin County, CA

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Yolo County, CA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Alpine County, CA

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Solano County, CA

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Contra Costa County, CA

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Amador County

4 places in Amador County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (4)

School districts (1)