Best Schools in Carbondale, CA
Carbondale, CA has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,520 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Carbondale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carbondale, CA
The top high schools in Carbondale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Grove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2520 Students
2. Liberty Ranch High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galt Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students
3. Amador High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amador County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students
4. Argonaut High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amador County Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 536 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carbondale, CA
The top middle schools in Carbondale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Katherine L. Albiani Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1307 Students
2. Ione Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amador County Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 393 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carbondale, CA
The top elementary schools in Carbondale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cosumnes River Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 361 Students
2. C. W. Dillard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 386 Students
3. Arcohe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcohe Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 491 Students
4. Plymouth Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amador County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 186 Students
5. Ione Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amador County Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 524 Students
6. Whispering Pines Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whispering Pines Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 110 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carbondale, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carbondale, CA has a total population of 4,512 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carbondale, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carbondale, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carbondale, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carbondale, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carbondale, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carbondale, CA
How many schools are in Carbondale, CA?
Carbondale, CA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,520 students in total.
How do schools in Carbondale perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Carbondale score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Carbondale meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carbondale?
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.
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 34%
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