Best Public Middle Schools in Amador County (2026)

Best Amador County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,756 students in Amador County, CA.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Amador County, CA are County Community, Stonegate Elementary School and Ione Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Amador County, CA public middle schools have an score of 27% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Amador County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Amador County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

County Community

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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Top 30%

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525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5100

Gr: 1-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #22.

Stonegate Elementary School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
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2500 La Jolla St.
Amador City, CA 95601
(916) 375-7600

Gr: K-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #33.

Ione Junior High School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
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450 S Mills St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5500

Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: #44.

North Star Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
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525 Independence Dr.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-7773

Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #55.

Jackson Junior High School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
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747 Sutter St.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5700

Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #66.

Amador County Special Education

Special Education School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
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Bottom 50%

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217 Rex Ave.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 257-5330

Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Amador County, CA

Amador County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

James A. Wieden High School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

201 Waterman Rd
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-8131

Gr: 9-12

Shenandoah Valley Middle School (Closed 2020)

10010 Shenandoah Rd.
Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 245-4284

Gr: 7-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Amador County, CA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Amador County, CA include County Community, Stonegate Elementary School and Ione Junior High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Amador County?

6 public middle schools are located in Amador County.

What is the racial composition of students in Amador County?

Amador County public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Amador County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Amador County include: Ione Junior High School vs. Jackson Junior High School, Ione Junior High School vs. Amador County Special Education, Jackson Junior High School vs. Ione Junior High School